Climate and Health Graduate Intern

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Multnomah County Health Department'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 their 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