About the role#
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers a summer internship program for students and recent graduates. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional public health setting. Interns are placed in a specific program area based on their interests and academic background. You will also participate in staff meetings and cross-program collaboration to learn about the broader public health system in Nebraska.
What you'll do#
- Support epidemiology tasks including disease surveillance and outbreak investigation.
- Assist with health promotion campaigns and community outreach initiatives.
- Work on programs related to maternal and child health, aging services, and health equity.
- Contribute to strategic planning, internal process evaluation, and policy development.
- Collect, analyze, visualize, and report on health data.
- Help with occupational licensure application processing and compliance.
- Evaluate and improve public health programs and service delivery.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or graduation within the last year.
- Preferred studies in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Statistics, or related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data analysis software.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
About Nebraska State Jobs
Nebraska State Jobs manages employment for the government of Nebraska. The agency oversees a wide range of public service roles including nursing, engineering, and law enforcement. It maintains operations in Lincoln. The organization offers a temporary employment program to provide experience in state government functions.
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