Job Title: Intern (paid) Location: Elyria, Ohio Work Type: In-Person Posted Date: 2026-09-29 Department: Population Health Employment Type: Temporary - Part Time 24 hr
Job Description: Want to see how public health work makes a difference in your community? Join Lorain County Public Health’s Population Health team and gain hands-on experience evaluating tobacco-related programs, sharing health information, and working with community partners.
Under the guidance of the Population Health Director and Supervisor, you will perform the following essential job duties:
Collect and analyze information through surveys, environmental scans, and other evaluation activities. Help create educational materials, media releases, and social media and website content for the tobacco program. Work with staff and community partners on population health activities. Share what you worked on and learned in a presentation to the Population Health team at the end of your internship. Assist with other related projects as assigned.
MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of health education methods, public health, marketing, social media. Ability to follow instructions; work with the public; define problems; collect and analyze data; communicate in written and oral form; prepare concise and accurate reports, work with many variables and determine specific actions.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS Requires travel; some early morning, evening, and weekend assignments may be required.
MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENT (including license, if any.) High school diploma or equivalent; must possess valid Ohio driver’s license; must possess current state minimum automobile liability coverage.
SALARY: $15.00/hour
TIMEFRAME: Temporary internship to be completed by March 31, 2027.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates upload their resume and required letter of interest at
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
About Lorain County Public Health
Lorain County Public Health operates as a government agency based in Elyria, Ohio. Established in 1920, the organization manages disease prevention and community health initiatives for more than 320,000 residents. It serves cities and townships throughout the county, excluding the City of Vermilion. The agency employs between 51 and 200 people and coordinates with local partners to deliver public health services.
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