NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Internship: Environmental Health
Eden Prairie, MN
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$23/hr - $23.50/hrNEOGOV is part of Hennepin County's Public Health Protection & Promotion division, seeking three environmental health interns to improve and protect health in the community. The interns will perform licensed pool inspections, collect beach water samples, and assist with various environmental health program duties.
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Responsibilities
Inspect licensed public swimming pools for compliance with state and county ordinances
Collect water samples from public beaches
Educate, train, and advise operators on code requirements and assist with implementation of operational changes to meet standards
Become knowledgeable in other environmental health programs to assist with educational outreach and other duties as directed
Inspect food facilities for compliance with federal, state, and county food protection ordinances
Inspect and monitor special event stands and farmer's market stands
Inspect licensed lodging facilities for compliance with state and county ordinances
Organize environmental health projects if they fall within the scope of our program
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled for the academic school year of 2025-2026 in either a Bachelor's degree program as a junior or senior in environmental health, environmental science, food science, biology, chemistry, and/or related degree
Must be currently enrolled for the academic school year of 2025-2026 in a Master's degree program in environmental health, environmental science, food science, biology, chemistry, and/or related degree
Recent graduate (within 1 year) with a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental health, environmental science, food science, biology, chemistry, and/or related degree
A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation to travel to sites throughout Hennepin County and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit
The ability and willingness to work some weekends, occasionally on short notice, to attend events and meetings for community organizations
Access to reliable internet and self-support hybrid workspace
Preferred
Experience working in a food service or hospitality environment where key responsibilities include adhering to local and state health and safety regulations
Experience conducting food and beverage facility inspections
Experience performing environmental health inspections/assessments, such as swimming pools, lodging facilities, etc
Experience working in a flexible working environment
Good organizational, time management, and analytical skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be objective and effectively handle difficult situations
Eligibility to take the Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian exam after one year of experience
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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