Built Environment and Climate Graduate Intern

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

4d • $16 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. Multnomah County's Public Health Division is a vital resource for residents, working to promote physical and mental health, prevent disease and injury, and ensure access to essential health services. Some of our key functions and services include: preventing and controlling diseases, supporting maternal and child health, addressing mental health and substance use, ensuring environmental health, and promoting health equity. The Built Environment and Climate Graduate Intern assists the Healthy Homes and Communities team in fulfilling core public health functions of promoting healthy land use and transportation planning and addressing health impacts of climate change. As the Built Environment and Climate Graduate Intern, your work will include: Assisting team members in gathering and analyzing information to accelerate the implementation of the Climate and Health Resilience Plan and built environment work plan. Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, summarize findings in reports, and assist in gathering primary data. Supporting team members in designing and implementing community engagement plans, which may include surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, and outreach events. Preparing materials and coordinating events that help disseminate research and assessment findings.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Enrollment in an accredited institution leading to a post-graduate degree or equivalent program
• Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in: Public health, urban planning, or a related field
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Community engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Responsibilities

• Assisting team members in gathering and analyzing information to accelerate the implementation of the Climate and Health Resilience Plan and built environment work plan.
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, summarize findings in reports, and assist in gathering primary data.
• Supporting team members in designing and implementing community engagement plans, which may include surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, and outreach events.
• Preparing materials and coordinating events that help disseminate research and assessment findings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern