Environmental Health Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)

American Public Health Association

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health program in the Center for Public Health Policy offers interns an opportunity to work on priority issues impacting the public’s health, including environmental health systems, policies and workforce, water quality and security, emerging environmental health issues, and environmental justice and health equity. More information about the Environmental Health program can be found by visiting our website: https://apha.org/topics-and-issues/environmental-health. This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Research and analysis experience
• Strong interest in environmental health issues
• Ability to work independently as well as in group settings
• Candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship
• Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy
• Cover letter
• Resume
• A writing sample
• Unofficial transcript
• List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor)

Responsibilities

• Complete research on issues
• Conduct literature reviews
• Develop fact sheets
• Support outreach and communication to public health professionals
• Contribute content to the Environmental Health web pages and social media
• Participate in relevant briefings, meetings and webinars
• Interact with APHA leadership and members
• Work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees