Student Intern (Spring 2027 Program)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in our Spring 2027 Student Intern Program. This paid internship provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience while working alongside professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Louisiana's residents.

Interns may be placed in a variety of program areas, including Public Health, Behavioral Health, Human Resources, Finance, Administrative Services, Communications, Policy

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Louisiana college, university, or state-operated technical college.
• Must meet full-time or final two semesters criteria and have GPA of at least 3.0.
• Eligibility to work in the United States with unrestricted work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Spring 2027 Student Intern Program and gain hands-on experience.
• Be placed within LDH program areas aligned with academic background.
• Contribute to projects that support LDH's mission and public health objectives.

Skills

Public service mindset

Professional discretion

Ethical standards

US work eligibility

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in our Student Intern Program for the Spring 2027 session. This paid internship provides students with meaningful, hands‑on experience while working alongside professionals dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of Louisiana's residents.

Interns will gain valuable experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support LDH's mission of protecting and promoting health while serving the citizens of Louisiana.

Interns may be placed in a variety of program areas. To the greatest extent possible, interns will be placed within the program office or functional area that aligns with their academic background, professional interests, and essay topic. Final placement decisions are based on applicant qualifications, availability, and departmental staffing needs, including, but not limited to:

• Public Health
• Behavioral Health
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Administrative Services
• Communications
• Policy and Planning
• Social Services

Location

Interns must be available to work in person at an office located in East Baton Rouge Parish. Interns will not be eligible for remote work.

Hourly Compensation

• Sophomore - $19.00
• Junior - $19.50
• Senior - $20.00

Important Dates

• Application Period: 9/16/2026 – 10/18/2026
• Internship Begin Date: 1/25/2027
• Internship End date: 4/16/2027

Participation Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Louisiana college, university, or state-operated technical college and meet one of the following criteria:

• Be classified as a full-time student according to their institution's enrollment criteria; or
• Be within their final two semesters of study and enrolled in the courses required to complete their degree or certificate program, even if not classified as full-time. (Please Note: Student enrollment status will be verified by Human Resources prior to the extension of a job offer.)

• Be an undergraduate student who has successfully completed their freshman year; or have completed at least one academic year at a two-year college.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).

• Leadership potential and a commitment to public service, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to personal growth.
• Possess the ability to exercise professional discretion.
• Eligibility to work in the United States with unrestricted work authorization.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for initial qualification review. If selected for the internship, an official transcript will be required during the onboarding process to verify GPA and academic classification. The offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the stated GPA and classification requirements at the time of verification.

Failure to meet or maintain these participation requirements at any point during the selection process or internship may result in disqualification from consideration or removal from the internship program.

For additional information about internship sessions

• Visit our website: LDH Student Internship & Management Fellows Program
• Email: [e-mail]

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.