Student Intern - Health Communications
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![]() United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
![]() 165 Church Street (Show on map) | |
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Introduction
Are you looking to build your creative, storytelling and project management skills while protecting the health and well-being of the community? Then apply for the New Haven Health Department's Health Communications Internship! About the Health Department: We are the City of New Haven's public health agency made up of nurses, community health workers, health inspectors, epidemiologists, administrators and program leads protecting the health and well-being of our city's 138,000 residents. We work to ensure the health of our residents, particularly our most vulnerable neighbors. We provide low-cost preventive health care, school nursing services, food service inspection, injury prevention services, funding to improve home health and safety, harm reduction services for people who use substances, health education and more. The Communications function within the Health Department works to 1) Educate the public on how to prevent disease 2) Promote our events and services 3) Build trust and credibility with residents, partners and funders Apply now for Fall 2025 internships. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS The Health Communications Intern primarily creates and distributes health education content while also helping to maintain the communications standards across the department. This is a paid, part time position (up to 19 hours/week) supporting the Communications function within the New Haven Health Department. The Health Communications Intern reports to the Public Health Educator. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's level program in communications, journalism, marketing, public health, business or related field preferred. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Student must:
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.
This is an on-site position at the New Haven Health Department located at 424 Chapel Street. On-site parking available.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, and (2) a pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*.
*Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. A hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting. Conclusion To apply for this opportunity:
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