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09/25/2025

Public Health Intern

Lorain County Public Health

Job Title

Public Health Intern

Division

Population Health

Immediate Supervisor

Population Health Director and Supervisor

Salary Classification

 

FLSA

  

Pay Status

$15.00/hour

Employment Status

  

Normal Working Hours

 

 

Public Health Intern (POPULATION HEALTH)

 

DESCRIPTION

Lorain County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Intern in the Population Health Division. Under the direct supervision of the Population Health Director and Supervisor, is responsible for fieldwork in one or more health education programs; performs other related duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  1. Conduct evaluation activities for the Population Health Division, such as data collection, analysis, focus groups, environmental scans, and surveying.
  2. Work with residents, community partner organizations, and help facilitate meetings.
  3. Offer support at various community events.
  4. Assist with communication and public information duties by preparing and maintaining newsletters, media releases, social media/website posts, and educational materials.
  5. Present to the health department staff, at the end of the internship, on work conducted, experiences, and other highlights.
  6. Ability to interact effectively with partnering individuals and agencies in the community at large.
  7. Other duties as assigned.

 

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of health education methods, public health, marketing, social media. Ability to follow instructions; work with the public; define problems; collect and analyze data; communicate in written and oral form; prepare concise and accurate reports, work with many variables and determine specific actions.

 

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS  

Requires travel; some early morning, evening, and weekend assignments may be required.

 

MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENT (including license, if any.)

High school diploma or equivalent; must possess valid Ohio driver’s license; must possess current state minimum automobile liability coverage.

 

Applicants must be under the age of 21 and may not turn 21 before March 2026, as required by the grant.

 

SALARY: $15.00/hour

 

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates upload their resume and required letter of interest at https://employment.loraincountyhealth.com/ (Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled.)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

 

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