[Hiring] Intern, Environmental Health @Astho

Role Description

The Intern, Environmental Health will be responsible for supporting technical assistance and project implementation activities for the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors (SEHD) Peer Network portfolio. The SEHD Peer Network is made up of environmental health leaders across state and territorial health agencies, and ASTHO’s Environmental Health team convenes and supports this important Peer Network.

• Supports the development and implementation of deliverables for CDC funded projects related to the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors Peer Network.
• Provides support for TA requests directed to the Environmental Health Team from the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors Peer Network, including researching and reporting on content areas for member queries.
• Researches and develops guidance and communications resources on issues related to various aspects of environmental public health, such as risk communication, climate and health impacts, childhood lead poisoning prevention, and food safety.
• Provides coordination and notetaking support for web-based, telephonic and in-person meetings in support of environmental health officials, their staff, and cross-sector partners.
• Supports, writes, and publishes fact sheets, issue briefs, blogs, and other documents for posting on ASTHO’s website.
• Helps with logistics and agenda development for webinars, conference sessions, and other in-person meeting needs.
• Coordinates with internal ASTHO teams to facilitate the completion of deliverables, as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health (concentration in environmental health or environmental science).
• Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple projects and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Location: Remote
• Undergraduate rate: $20.00 per hour
• Graduate rate: $23.00 per hour
• Duration & Hours: 4 months working 15-20 hours per week

Benefits

• This position is contingent upon the availability of grant, contract, or organizational funding.
• Funding levels and organizational needs may impact the duration or continuation of employment.