SunWise & BRACE Intern

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services seeks a SunWise & BRACE Intern in Phoenix to support sun cancer prevention education and climate health initiatives. You will prepare and present health education materials, support outreach events, and help expand the SunWise network.

Candidates pursuing a degree in Public Health or related fields, with strong communication skills and comfort presenting to groups, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in public health or related field.
• Strong understanding of sun safety education concepts.
• Willingness to learn science of sun cancer prevention concepts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience applying health literacy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sun cancer prevention educational activities in-person and remotely.
• Distribute sun safety resources at outreach events and by mail.
• Conduct sun safety education effectiveness assessments.
• Review published literature on sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
• Expand the SunWise program by adding educational partners.
• Support the climate and weather program with research on tools and resources.
• Organize climate health assets and maintain repository.
• Collaborate on School Heat Guidance project.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Health literacy

Time management

Research skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Canva familiarity

Education

Pursuing degree in Public Health

Environmental Health

Tools

Canva

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

SunWise & BRACE Intern

Job Location

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Hourly Range: $15.40 - $24.20 - Based on experience and education level

Grade: 4

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom! "At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees." You would be a great fit if you have excelled in courses such as Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, and Environmental Health.

Job Duties

In this role, you will assist with sun cancer prevention educational activities, including:

• Disseminating sun safety education via in-person and remote presentations.
• Distributing sun safety resources and materials via in-person outreach events and via mail.
• Conducting sun safety education effectiveness assessments.
• Reviewing and summarizing published literature about topics related to sun safe and skin cancer prevention behaviors.
• Growing the reach of the SunWise program by expanding the network of educational partners.

You will also support the climate and weather program by:

• Sourcing, researching, and evaluating the newest tools, studies, and educational materials related to extreme weather and heat safety.
• Reviewing website pages for accuracy and suggesting content updates with fresh resources.
• Organizing existing climate health assets to maintain an evidence-based, community focused, and intuitive resource repository.
• Actively participating in ongoing initiatives, with a primary focus on supporting the development and execution of our School Heat Guidance project.

You will be coached and mentored by the SunWise program coordinator, the heat relief coordinator, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Willing to provide educational presentations to large groups of participants of various ages and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn science of skin cancer prevention concepts.
• Time management, organization, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to observe and follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and organize information efficiently.
• Interest in extreme weather, climate health impacts, or environmental safety principles.
• Experience applying health literacy frameworks or plain-language guidelines to public-facing content and presentations.

Selective Preference(s)

• Working towards a degree and strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
• Experience with Canva or other visual content tools.
• Comfortable with large group presentations, with an engaging personality.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Experience with real-world health education.
• Skills in performing health program evaluation.
• Experience and understanding of state health department functions.
• Growth of professional network.
• Understanding of public health systems.
• Practice critically reviewing and synthesizing research to create impactful public safety messaging.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.