Heat Response and Relief Graduate Intern

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $18

About The Position

Pima County Health Department (PCHD) is offering eight (8) paid summer internship positions of up to 400 hours each, providing aspiring public health professionals with valuable hands-on experience. This grant-funded temporary position represents two of eight (8) internship opportunities. The internship will run from 5/18/2026 - 7/31/2026. For students seeking academic credit with this internship, an active Affiliation Agreement between the academic institution and Pima County Health Department must already be established. Housing will be offered to students for the duration of the internship. These two (2) positions will assist with the operation, evaluation, and planning of heat relief efforts before, during and after the heat season in Tucson, AZ. This role involves working with community partners, gathering data on cooling center effectiveness, and supporting outreach efforts. The intern will also help prepare for the next heat season by improving training materials, strengthening partnerships, and identifying resource needs. This classification is in unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or related level degree program.
• Must have a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution.
• Must commit to 400 hours between the dates of 5/18/2026-7/31/2026.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ArcGIS or Survey123.
• Experience in community service and volunteer work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, evaluation, and planning of heat relief efforts before, during and after the heat season in Tucson, AZ.
• Working with community partners
• Gathering data on cooling center effectiveness
• Supporting outreach efforts
• Help prepare for the next heat season by improving training materials
• Strengthening partnerships
• Identifying resource needs

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern