Jackson County Public Health Internship
Jackson County Public Health Internship – Spring 2025 (On-Site, Unpaid, College Credit Available)
🌟 Calling All Future Public Health Leaders! 🌟
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you ready to dive into the world of public health and gain hands-on experience that will prepare you for your future career? Look no further! Jackson County Public Health (JCPH), located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri (just outside of Kansas City), is offering unpaid, on-site internship opportunities for Spring 2025! 🎉 Plus, this internship is a great opportunity to earn college credit while making an impact.
Why Intern at JCPH?
- Real-World Experience: Get involved in projects that tackle public health issues affecting our community, from epidemiology and data analytics to health policy and health equity.
- Work Alongside Public Health Pros: You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals in various fields like community initiatives, health promotions, emergency preparedness, and more.
- Earn College Credit: Many universities allow students to earn credit through internships—be sure to check with your school’s internship office or advisor for details on receiving credit for this valuable experience.
- Impact the Future: Your work here will directly contribute to improving public health and making a difference in people's lives.
Available Internship Areas:
- Community Initiatives (Community Health Improvement Plan, Stakeholder Relations)
- Health Promotions (Maternal Child Health, Opioid Education, Teen Pregnancy Prevention)
- Health Policy
- Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases
- Data Analytics
- Surveillance and Research
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Public Health Communications (Social Media, Marketing, Design)
- Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
- Health Services (Immunizations, COVID-19 outreach)
Details:
- Location: On-site in Lee’s Summit, Missouri (just a short drive from Kansas City)
- Duration: Spring 2025 Semester
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship
- College Credit: Internship credit may be available based on your university’s requirements—check with your internship advisor for details.
- Fluency in other languages? 💬 Let us know in your application, cover letter, or resume! Language fluency other than English is highly valued at JCPH!
How to Apply:
- Jackson County Public Health Internship: Apply directly through our website at JCPH Internship Application.
- Missouri Pathways Public Health Internship: We encourage you to also apply to the statewide Missouri Pathways Public Health Internship program and list JCPH as a preferred site. Apply here: Missouri Pathways Public Health Internship Application.
Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable experience, earn college credit, build your public health network, and make an impact! 🌍💡