Community Health Intern-Mobile Health Unit

Weld County Government

16d

About The Position

The Community Health Intern will focus on supporting WCDPHE to complete the qualitative evaluation for the Health Department’s Mobile Unit. The qualitative evaluation will investigate the value and impact of the Mobile Unit through storytelling and key informant interviews with partners who have requested and hosted the Mobile Unit for their clients in 2025. This evaluation will provide a narrative on the impact of the Mobile Unit that will be combined with the reach and customer experience data to provide a holistic view of the Unit’s benefit. The qualitative evaluation modality will be key informant style data collection from community partners – organizations we’ve worked with to bring the Mobile Unit to their clients. This paid internship is for a current student only and will be capped at 90 hours.

Requirements

This paid internship is for a current student only and will be capped at 90 hours.
Enrolled in a Master's Degree program from an accredited college or university in Health Education, Community Health, or related field.
1 year of school or work related experience in data analysis, health education, public health, or closely related field.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Qualitative evaluation for the Health Department's mobile unit - 100%
Define evaluation goals & key questions.
Develop interview protocols; create semi-structured interview guides tailored to each partner type.
Conduct interviews, with a goal of conducting 8-10.
Transcribe and organize data.
Identify recurring themes, values, and impact narratives.
Create narrative case studies by partner type.
Validate findings with partners.
Create a story-based evaluation report; combine narratives with thematic insights; use visuals, quotes, and partner logos to enhance storytelling.
Adhere to County work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Adhere to County policies governing the observation of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
Assume personal and professional responsibilities for his or her actions and activities.
Maintain professional relationships with County employees, customers, and so forth.
Utilize a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded, critical approach to policies and procedures within the profession.
Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the County setting.
Develop a self-awareness regarding attitudes, values, behavior patterns, and so forth that influence work.
Prepare for and utilize trainings and other opportunities of learning afforded in the County.
Be consistent and punctual int he submission of all work assignments to the supervisor/manager.