Tobacco Prevention & Control Program Intern

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah DHHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is seeking two interns for a six-month assignment providing broad exposure to state-level public health work. Interns will support efforts to reduce tobacco-related health disparities and prevent youth nicotine dependence across Utah, contributing to program initiatives according to current priorities and team needs.

Work may include exploring social media trends with public health data and AI research tools, creating customized reports and reporting templates, supporting youth tobacco prevention media campaigns and educational materials, and contributing to policy research and evidence-based strategies addressing commercial tobacco use and exposure. The position is hybrid, with at least one day per week in person at the Salt Lake City office and remaining scheduled hours potentially worked remotely. Candidates must be able to perform all work from within Utah no later than 30 days after their start date. Continued employment may depend on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

• Available for a minimum commitment of six months.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field, or a recent graduate within one year.
• Basic understanding of public health principles and health equity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
• Ability to navigate the internet efficiently for research and information gathering.
• Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage with staff and community partners.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively with others.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform all work from within Utah no later than 30 days after the start date.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in public health data tasks such as literature reviews, survey development, data analysis and interpretation, mapping, data visualization, and reporting.
• Interest or experience creating visual materials with tools such as Canva, InDesign, or Publisher.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and eagerness to apply analytical, creative, and research skills to real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Explore social media trends using public health data and AI research tools.
• Build customized reports for local health partners and design reporting templates for quitting services.
• Help design, execute, and assess strategic youth tobacco prevention media campaigns and educational materials.
• Contribute to public health policy initiatives, policy research, and evidence-based strategies addressing commercial tobacco use and exposure.
• Support a range of program initiatives based on current priorities and team needs.

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• Other benefits may include job stability, career growth, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed