001545 summer intern

Job Details:

Job Location: Guy M. Tate Building - Birmingham, AL

Salary Range: Undisclosed

The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is pleased to be a participant in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant. As described by the CDC, Overdose Data to Action is a cooperative agreement that began in September 2019 and focuses on the complex and changing nature of the drug overdose epidemic and highlights the need for an interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and cohesive public health approach. The goal of the project is to obtain comprehensive, timely data on overdose morbidity and mortality and to use that data to inform prevention and response efforts.

JCDH seeks a bachelor’s or master’s level public health student to serve as intern on the OD2A project to assist with administrative management of the grant. This is not an academic internship.

Knowledge-Skills:

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to occasionally work on weekends at community events.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgement, and to arrive at sound conclusions.
• Ability to use modern office methods, techniques, equipment, and computer skills.

Eligibility:

• Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college.
• Student must have completed their freshman year.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Student must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Student must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Student must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation upon hire.

Pay Rate:

$15.00/ hour

Application Process:

• Complete online internship application.
• Submit one (1) faculty advisor letter of recommendation.
• Submit current official college/university transcript.
• Submit resume.

Where to apply:

001545 SUMMER INTERN