Intern, Community Health-Denver, Colorado

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Qualifications

Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in public health, community health, advocacy or other related degree program

Willingness to travel to and from local community events and local meetings

Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills

Ability to learn quickly and have focused attention to detail

Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of Canva

Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection and reliable transportation

Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-5pm

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future

For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country

Benefits

Internship Duration: 9/8/25-12/5/25

Salary: $23 per hour

Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization

Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others

Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow

Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program

Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs

We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work

Responsibilities

Under close supervision and mentorship of experienced public health professionals, students will apply classroom learning to practical problems

Throughout this process, students will develop and strengthen health communication and community engagement skills

Students will enhance their existing skill set by learning strategies to improve health outcomes in diverse communities by supporting nutrition security work, health education strategies, and creating culturally competent resources that can be utilized by communities to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke

Assist in organizing/implementing community and culturally appropriate health initiatives and programs throughout communities

Support work around community impact priority issues, including hypertension control, nutrition insecurity, community response, and tobacco/vaping

Engage rural healthcare centers

Assist with internal program evaluations

Assist the community impact team in communicating the impact of local work

Identify impact stories for showcasing, enhance via research and interviews, and develop communication pieces for online or offline sharing

Create and manage a volunteer database and communications; respond to volunteer inquiries with upcoming opportunities

Identify, review, and develop resources that meet community health needs such as playbooks and other tools

Explore state or local organizations that align with the Association’s priority issue areas and identify opportunities for collaboration

Assist with the planning and implementation of trainings and other community impact meetings

Attend internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary

Industries:Health, Wellness & Fitness

Function: Others