Climate and Health Graduate Intern
About The Position
THIS WORK MATTERS! Pay Rate: $24/hour Telework: Hybrid 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 Climate and Health Graduate Intern assists the Healthy Homes and Communities team in fulfilling the core public health function of addressing the health impacts of climate change.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited institution leading to a post-graduate degree or equivalent program
- One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or training in public health, urban planning, climate adaptation planning, disaster response, or related fields
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse communities and partners
Responsibilities
- Conducting assessments of climate-related determinants of health, which may include: Analyzing high-resolution heat data, impervious surface inventories, right-of-way shade assessments, building-level heat vulnerability assessments, and cooling prevalence
- Supporting updates to a heat vulnerability index, cold vulnerability index, and studies associating these determinants with health outcomes
- 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
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
