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- The hourly rate is $25.

This part-time position is designed for a student who is completing a required internship as part of an undergraduate degree related to public health. The position supports the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment by providing public health work aligned with departmental priorities, while simultaneously allowing students to meet academic requirements through supervised, real-world public health practice.

Work assignments are project-based and may support clinical services, environmental health, community health education, or cross-cutting public health initiatives, depending on departmental needs and the student’s academic focus.

This position will be a 254 hour paid internship for an individual with a student status ONLY.

Applied Public Health Project Work – 100%

• Conduct public health work in support of assigned internship.

• Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations.

• Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements and departmental objectives.

Program Support & Operations

• Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities.

• Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects.

• Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity.

Data, Analysis & Evaluation

• Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs.

• Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication.

• Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope.

• Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work.

Professional & Academic Integration

• Coordinate internship requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors.

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, and adherence to County policies.

Required for All Jobs

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program related to Public Health.

Licenses and Certifications

• Candidate must successfully pass a background check.

• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.

• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

This position is for a student ONLY.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:

County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.

The hourly rate is $25. This part-time position is designed for a student who is completing a required internship as part of an undergraduate degree related to public health. The position supports the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment by providing public health work aligned with departmental priorities, while simultaneously allowing students to meet academic requirements through supervised, real-world public health practice. Work assignments are project-based and may support clinical services, environmental health, community health education, or cross-cutting public health initiatives, depending on departmental needs and the student’s academic focus. This position will be a 254 hour paid internship for an individual with a student status ONLY.Job Description Applied Public Health Project Work – 100%Conduct public health work in support of assigned internship. Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations. Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements and departmental objectives. Program Support & Operations. Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities. Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects. Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity. Data, Analysis & Evaluation. Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs. Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication. Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information. Community & Stakeholder Engagement. Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope. Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work. Professional & Academic Integration. Coordinate internship requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors. Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities. Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, and adherence to County policies. Required for All Jobs - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standardsRequired Qualifications. Required Education. Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program related to Public Health. Licenses and Certifications. Candidate must successfully pass a background check. Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy. This position is for a student ONLY. This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered: Government/ County-Information/ Join-Our-Team/ Employee-BenefitsWeld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a

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