Injury and Violence Prevention Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)

American Public Health Association

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Injury and Violence Prevention program is a component of the Center for Public Health Practice and Professional Development, an integrated department within the Health Policy and Practice Division of APHA. This Center is committed to promoting the well-being and education of local, state, national and global residents of the world. More specifically, this internship will focus on applying public health practices to injury and violence prevention. During the course of the internship, the student will become more familiar with the key issues regarding the burden of injury and violence on the public’s health. The intern will work directly with the Public Health Practice Manager within the center. 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 or graduate public health students or allied fields
At least 1 year of work experience with an interest in injury and violence prevention practice and policy
Excellent oral, written and analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team environment
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information: - Cover letter; - Resume; - A writing sample; - Unofficial transcript; and - List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship.
Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

Responsibilities

Update the website with pertinent injury and violence prevention information
Assist with the development of educational materials
Translate research to practice to improve the public’s health.
Monitor ongoing and emerging issues relevant to injury and violence prevention
Draft injury and violence prevention fact sheets
Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations
Attend select meetings and seminars in the Washington, D.C. area
Interface with APHA members and partners within the injury and violence prevention field
Contribute to other projects as needed
Work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.