Job Description

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Utah County Internship – Health Education Intern - No Benefits, Unpaid

This is a Part Time position and does not include benefits, and is unpaid.
Division of Health Promotion and Prevention - Local Public Health Internship
Division of Health Promotion and Prevention seeks to provide unpaid internship experience opportunities for students interested in a career working on population health at a local level within Utah County.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION:
Internet print out of college course work related to Health Education, Health Promotion or Prevention.

Internship Calendar:
January - April
May - August
September – December

Qualified candidates will gain experience in one or more of the following skill areas; conducting needs assessments, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. They will also learn how to advocate for health initiatives, communicate effectively, provide leadership and management, and maintain high ethical and professional standards in the field of health education and prevention while working with stakeholders on policy, systems and environment (PSE).

Candidates may be exposed to many elements of Health Promotion and Prevention programs including:
· Chronic Disease Prevention
· Communication
· Community Health Disparities
· Injury Prevention
· Quality Improvement
· Social Determinants of Health
· Substance Misuse and Prevention
· Suicide Prevention
· Tobacco Prevention and Control
· Worksite Wellness

Interns will be given training and mentorship from experienced public health professionals.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER