Community Engagement Intern

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & HEALTH EQUITY - INTERN

We Offer:

•         Exceptional learning and growth opportunities
•         Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
•         Employee recognition program
•         Worksite Wellness activities
•         Diverse workforce


Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, conducts research; assists with development, implementation, and/or evaluation of assessments, tools, and/or programs related to Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) development and implementation; assists with community engagement and education; and provides support to community health improvement coalitions (Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas). Topic areas include access to primary and dental health care, maternal and infant health, behavioral and mental health, healthy eating (including food insecurity), and/or healthy behaviors (including tobacco use and physical activity). This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.
 
Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):
·         Gathers and analyzes data to inform or use in CHA or CHIP assessments, tools, or programs.
·         Provides administrative, facilitation, and/or technical assistance to CHIP implementation workgroups around access to care, maternal and infant health, behavioral and mental health, healthy eating, and/or other healthy behaviors.
·         Assists with planning, implementation, and evaluation of external CHIP related activities such as Behavioral Health Resource Fair for intermediaries and community focused events.
·         Assists with designing, developing, and/or procuring coalition community engagement materials including social media, newsletters, and websites.
·         Other duties as assigned
 
Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must be completing a degree program in public health or related field.
 
Preferred Qualifications: Public health research and data analysis skills; ability to develop effective visual and written communication tools; able to keep self and projects organized
 
Work Compensation, Schedule, and Duration:
The internship is available for up to 29 hours per week with negotiable start and end dates between August 17, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
A minimum of 10 weeks is required. It will be paid at an hourly rate of $15 per hour for work performed through September 30, 2026 (this compensation is grant funded). After September 30, 2026, the remaining internship hours will be unpaid. Flexible work schedule available between the core site hours of 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work may be available but not required.
 
Salary Information: $15 per hour (through September 30, 2026) | Up to 29 hrs./ Week | Part-Time| No Benefits (see details above)
 
Applications Accepted:  * THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
 
Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.
 
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.     
 

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applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check,

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