About the role#
The AZ Choose Safe Places Intern will join our team for 18 to 26 weeks. You will work 11 to 19 hours each week. We can accommodate your class schedule to ensure you can work during business hours. This is a paid internship for students who want to develop their skills beyond the classroom.
What you'll do#
- Conduct outreach to engage child care facilities in the AZ Choose Safe Places Program.
- Communicate with participating facilities throughout the process.
- Assist with developing results reports.
- Learn and communicate about environmental exposures.
- Conduct soil screening using a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer.
- Collaborate with the team on group projects.
What you'll need#
- You are currently working towards a degree.
- Experience, coursework, or interest in public health, epidemiology, occupational health, or environmental health.
- Strong verbal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Time management, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of health communication strategies, health behavior, and health education theories.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of disease control, prevention, and intervention.
- Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents used to communicate public health information.
- Understanding of the social determinants of health.
- Experience in entering and managing data.
- Strong skills in planning, researching, and analyzing.
Location & details#
- Location: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Salary: $15.40 to $24.20 per hour, depending on experience.
- This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license if you drive on state business.
About State of Arizona
The State of Arizona operates as a government agency providing public services to residents. It manages functions including regulatory oversight, protective services, accounting, and information technology. Based in Phoenix, the organization employs over 10,000 people. It was founded in 1912 to support communities throughout the state.
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