Public Health Internship (Summer 2027)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking motivated, service-oriented students for its Public Health Internship Program. The internship offers currently enrolled college or university students hands-on experience in a professional public health environment. Interns are placed in a primary public health area according to their interests, academic background, and departmental needs. They may also learn about the broader public health system through cross-program collaboration, staff meetings, and exposure to department initiatives. Potential placement areas, subject to availability, include Epidemiology; Health Promotion; Lifespan Health Services; Organizational Advancement; Health Data and Statistics; Occupational Licensure; and Health Services and Systems. The internship offers experience for students preparing for careers in public health, healthcare administration, policy, or related fields. Assignments are onsite at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska; internship format may vary based on project needs and office location. The hiring rate is $15.00. Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits, including health, dental, and long- and short-term disability. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited two-to-four-year college or university, or graduated from such a program within the past year.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and eager to learn about various aspects of public health.

Responsibilities

• Support data analysis, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigations in Epidemiology placements.
• Support public health campaigns, wellness initiatives, and community outreach in Health Promotion placements.
• Contribute to maternal and child health, aging services, and health equity programs in Lifespan Health Services placements.
• Assist with strategic planning, internal process evaluation, and policy development in Organizational Advancement placements.
• Support data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting in Health Data and Statistics placements.
• Assist with licensure application processing, compliance, and stakeholder communication in Occupational Licensure placements.
• Help evaluate and improve public health programs and service delivery in Health Services and Systems placements.
• Participate in cross-program collaboration, staff meetings, and activities that provide exposure to department initiatives.

Benefits

• Select temporary assignments may be eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, and long- and short-term disability benefits. Eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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