Summer Intern- Winnebago Public Health Department- Paid
About The Position
The WPHD Intern is a seasonal, project-based position designed for undergraduate or graduate students seeking hands-on experience in public health, tribal health systems, and community-based programming. The intern will support clearly defined projects aligned with WPHD priorities, including accreditation, outreach, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts. This internship emphasizes applied learning, professional development, and meaningful contribution to the mission of the Winnebago Public Health Department while meeting academic internship requirements. The internship is expected to occur during the summer academic break.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements as required by any interns/volunteers
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Must be currently enrolled and have attended at least one semester.
- Part-time students are acceptable.
- Recently graduated (up to one year) from an accredited college or university.
- Attached Resume
- Attached unofficial transcript
- 1 letter of recommendation from a recent instructor or non-family member
- Proof of tribal enrollment upon hire
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in public health, health administration, social sciences, or related fields and Interest in tribal health, Indigenous health, or community-based public health
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, data tools, or basic research methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Work with the Accreditation Coordinator and WPHD program staff on clearly defined public health projects established at the start of the internship.
- Assist with community outreach, health education, and program support activities
- Support accreditation, quality improvement, or performance management efforts as assigned
- Assist with data collection, basic analysis, literature reviews, or dashboard support as appropriate
- Develop or support outreach materials, reports, toolkits, or presentations
- Attend meetings, trainings, and activities relevant to assigned projects
- Observe professional standards of confidentiality, ethics, and data stewardship
- Demonstrate respect for tribal culture, community protocols, and Indigenous ways of knowing
- Empower families and community members through respectful, strengths-based engagement
- Completion of assigned project deliverables within agreed-upon timelines
- Participation in regular supervisory check-ins
- Submission of a brief end-of-internship summary or presentation outlining work completed and lessons learned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
