Health Disaster Preparedness Administrative Professional (Unpaid Intern)

Orange County, CA • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The Health Disaster Preparedness Section of the Orange County Health Care Agency is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals for an unpaid clerical internship. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in public health, emergency management, or administrative operations to gain hands-on experience supporting disaster preparedness initiatives that protect the health and safety of Orange County residents.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Public Administration,Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field. Recent graduates are also eligible to apply.
• Strong reading, writing, and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Interest in emergency management and public health.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files
• Data entry and spreadsheet management
• Assisting with meeting preparation and note-taking
• Supporting inventory tracking and supply management
• Preparing outreach materials and documentation
• Conducting basic research to support planning efforts
• Other duties as assigned by program staff

Benefits

• Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity.
• The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of administration and health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations.
• Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination.
• This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees