Heat Response and Relief Undergraduate Intern
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 one 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. The Heat Response and Relief Intern 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 four-year degree program as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with an institution that has an active Affiliation agreement with PCHD
- Majoring in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or related fields
- Commit to intern a minimum of 400 hours between the dates of 05/18/2026 - 07/31/2026
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data collection and analysis
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in community service
Responsibilities
- Assist with the operation, evaluation, and planning of heat relief efforts before, during and after the heat season in Tucson, AZ
- Work with community partners
- Gather data on cooling center effectiveness
- Support outreach efforts
- Help prepare for the next heat season by improving training materials
- Help prepare for the next heat season by strengthening partnerships
- Help prepare for the next heat season by identifying resource needs
- Perform a variety of administrative, operational or technical tasks as assigned by the department
Benefits
- Paid summer internship positions
- Housing will be offered to students for the duration of the internship
- Competitive salaries
- Generous health insurance coverage
- Retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous family leave policy
- Wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being
- Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
- County-wide employee recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
