Intern - Infrastructure and Accreditation (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Sioux Falls, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship, scheduled for May through August, is housed in the Office of Infrastructure and Accreditation (OIA) within the South Dakota Department of Health. The intern will support the Department’s efforts to apply for initial public health accreditation. The role offers opportunities to work with multiple Department programs, including OIA areas such as community engagement, workforce development, quality improvement, tribal relations, and population health.

The intern may independently and collaboratively develop public and partner awareness communications, reports, resources, trainings, program recommendations, and initiatives related to infrastructure and accreditation activities. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate leadership, and have an aptitude for critical and creative thinking.

Requirements

• Must be a current part-time or full-time student taking a minimum of 6 credit hours in the upcoming semester or immediately preceding semester.
• Must be enrolled at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
• By the start of the internship, must have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership ability.
• Aptitude for critical and creative thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students attending South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department’s efforts to apply for initial public health accreditation.
• Develop public and partner awareness communications, reports, resources, trainings, program recommendations, and initiatives related to infrastructure and accreditation activities, independently and collaboratively.
• Engage with Department programs, including community engagement, workforce development, quality improvement, tribal relations, and population health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed