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Climate, Health and Equity Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The American Public Health Association is seeking highly motivated interns for their Center for Climate, Health and Equity during the summer of 2026. The internship focuses on climate change, health equity, and justice, involving research, outreach, and content development for various communications.

Health CareMedicalPublic Safety

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complete research on issues

Develop fact sheets, blog posts and background reports

Support outreach and communication to members and partners

Contribute content to climate webpages

Participate in relevant hearings, briefings, meetings, and webinars

Interact with APHA leadership and members

Participate in Speak for Health and other association-wide events

Work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester

Qualification

ResearchAnalysisWritten communicationOral communicationInterest in climate changeInterest in health equityInterest in environmental justice

Required

Candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship

Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Research and analysis experience

Strong interest in climate change, health equity or environmental justice issues

Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy

Company

American Public Health Association

Professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.

Founded in 1872

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.apha.org

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