Public Health Chronic Disease Internship

Full Job Description

Are you a college student or recent graduate passionate about chronic disease management and prevention who desires to make a difference in the health and well-being of Utah residents?

If so, the Healthy Environments Active Living Program within the office of Health Promotion and Prevention at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated and organized Public Health Intern to support initiatives related to chronic disease management and reduction in Utah.

This internship will provide hands-on experience supporting multi-faceted state programs dedicated to chronic disease reduction and health promotion, with work related to Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and breastfeeding projects.

This is a part-time paid internship, $15.00 per hour, up to 20 hours a week, for Spring 2026.

The Agency
To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Click Here. To learn more about the HEAL program, Click Here. If offered this position, your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check. You may review the department policy by clicking here.

Requirements

Principal Duties

• Provide general administrative assistance to multiple HEAL program areas. Support can include but is not limited to scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and organizing files.

• Assist program staff with conducting background research on chronic disease public health best practices, evidence-based interventions, and state-specific health data related to chronic disease.

• Collaborate with program staff, Local Health Departments, and community partners to help coordinate and support the implementation of various grant-funded chronic disease focused activities.

• Design and develop high-quality communication materials, including fact sheets, reports, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and managing social media content, website updates, and partner-facing communication tools to promote program activities.

• Help develop and organize educational materials, resources, and training modules related to our programs grants.

• Engage actively in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge related to comprehensive public health programming.

• Perform various projects or tasks as assigned by supervisors, with assignments subject to change based on program priorities and funding cycles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Is currently pursuing or has recently completed a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition, Health Education, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated interest in chronic disease prevention and/or health promotion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Graphic Design experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

The typical office setting for this job is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

However, you may encounter some risks that are associated with any office setting, for example, the safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmThis position is eligible for hybrid telework.

Also, all physical work for this position (teleworking or in-office) must be performed from within the State of Utah no-later-than 30 days from your start date.

Physical Requirements:Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.