Public Health Intern (Spring Semester 2027 or Summer 2027)

City of Fishers•Fishers, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fishers Health Department (FHD) offers academic internships and practicum opportunities to support the development of future public health professionals. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, interns may contribute to projects across community health and outreach, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, public health nursing, community support, and health education. Each internship is intended to align student interests and academic requirements with departmental priorities. Interns gain practical understanding of local public health operations and FHD’s role in advancing community well-being. Interns may assist with most departmental activities, except those requiring professional licensure or involving highly confidential matters. The role involves working across program areas and may include interacting with the public. Travel to locations such as schools, homes, festivals, businesses, and housing communities is expected. Interns work in person at FHD offices under the direction of assigned program staff. Opportunities are considered on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to email [email protected] to inquire about current openings. The position is temporary and seasonal, with flexible start dates between January 2027 and June 2027 depending on the student’s schedule and availability. It is open to spring 2027 or summer 2027 internships. Hourly pay is $12 for high school interns, $15 for undergraduate interns, and $18 for graduate interns. Professional communication and behavior, accountability to high professional and ethical standards, regular attendance, and punctuality are expected. Work includes regular interaction with employees and the public, and periodic duties may take place outdoors or at locations away from FHD administrative offices. Interns are encouraged to collaborate and help streamline public health processes and procedures.

Requirements

Be a high school junior or senior; a second-, third-, or fourth-year undergraduate student; or enrolled in a graduate program, pursuing a degree focused on public health, epidemiology, community health, environmental health, or a related discipline; alternatively, have completed a similar degree within the past 12 months.
Hold a valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable to drive city vehicles; this requirement does not apply to high school student interns.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Be flexible when working with a wide variety of populations and organizations.
Be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours based on business needs.
Work in person at FHD offices and under the direction of assigned program staff.
Meet expectations for professional communication and behavior, ethical conduct, attendance, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Contribute to FHD initiatives in one or more program areas.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver health education courses under the direction of the FHD Health Educator.
Work with the FHD Community Outreach Manager to develop and deliver partnership activities with external organizations to improve community health and well-being.
Assist in identifying, planning, and implementing evidence-based, actionable preventative programs addressing issues such as mental health, substance use, and social needs.
Work with Health Inspectors on inspections, sample collection, and routine surveillance for environmental health programs.
Conduct research and analysis to develop public health policy, operational procedures, program materials, evaluations, and educational resources.
Coordinate and conduct outreach activities supporting current FHD programs.
Collaborate with team members to ensure an equity-focused approach to public health services.
Maintain working knowledge of the Fishers community, its neighborhoods, and organizations.
Provide outreach at local events, including farmers’ markets, festivals, and school events.
Perform additional projects and other assigned duties.