Environmental Hygienist Intern

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

28d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Hygienist Intern is to support environmental health initiatives by conducting assessments in schools, childcare centers, and hospitals, ensuring safe indoor environments. Responsibilities include operating equipment, collecting and analyzing environmental samples, and interpreting results in accordance with health standards. The role also involves educating clients and communities about environmental health findings and recommendations, as well as maintaining accurate records and data systems. Through outreach and advocacy, the position helps promote healthier environments and informed decision-making among stakeholders.
This role will start in February and last through May.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in a graduate program in either environmental science or public health, and/or industrial or occupational hygiene. For this internship position, undergraduate course work in environmental science or public health, chemistry and/or environmental chemistry, industrial hygiene, or other courses similar in content are necessary for performing the work.

Responsibilities

• Training and support for Environmental Assessments of Schools, Childcare Centers, Hospitals and Homes.
• Data Entry/Record Keeping
• Training in the interpretation and presentation of assessment results
• Client and Community Education and Advocacy

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
• Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees