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State of Utah · 1 day ago

Public Health Chronic Disease Internship

Salt Lake County, UT

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The State of Utah is seeking a highly motivated and organized Public Health Intern to support initiatives related to chronic disease management and reduction. This internship will provide hands-on experience in various state programs dedicated to chronic disease reduction and health promotion, with work related to Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and breastfeeding projects.

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Responsibilities

Provide general administrative assistance to multiple HEAL program areas. Support can include but is not limited to scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and organizing files

Assist program staff with conducting background research on chronic disease public health best practices, evidence-based interventions, and state-specific health data related to chronic disease

Collaborate with program staff, Local Health Departments, and community partners to help coordinate and support the implementation of various grant-funded chronic disease focused activities

Design and develop high-quality communication materials, including fact sheets, reports, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders

Assist in creating and managing social media content, website updates, and partner-facing communication tools to promote program activities

Help develop and organize educational materials, resources, and training modules related to our programs grants

Engage actively in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge related to comprehensive public health programming

Perform various projects or tasks as assigned by supervisors, with assignments subject to change based on program priorities and funding cycles

Qualification

Public HealthChronic Disease ManagementMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteGraphic DesignEditing SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting Skills

Required

Is currently pursuing or has recently completed a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition, Health Education, Social Work, or a closely related field

Demonstrated interest in chronic disease prevention and/or health promotion

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines