Title: Student Assistant - Tobacco Education & Prevention Program - Hybrid Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Employee Type: Student Assistant Department: Part-time, Off-campus, Sacramento County Required Degree: TWO_YEAR_DEGREE The Tobacco Education & Prevention Program provides education, cessation resources, and policy assistance locally on tobacco/vaping use prevention. For more information about the Sacramento County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program, please visit our website at: Tobacco Education and Prevention
The County of Sacramento is seeking a motivated and dedicated Student Assistant to support the Tobacco Education & Prevention Program (TEPP). The Student Assistant will provide administrative and program support to assist with tobacco and vaping education, prevention, and community outreach activities. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting public health programs and initiatives designed to reduce tobacco and vaping use and exposure to secondhand smoke. This internship is a temporary, approximately nine-month internship position beginning in Fall 2026 and continuing through June 30, 2027. The position is intended for a third or fourth year undergraduate student who is expected to graduate in Spring 2027 or later. The selected candidate must be able to commit to the internship through June 30, 2027, and should plan to remain enrolled as a undergraduate student through the internship period, consistent with applicable Student Assistant employment requirements.
Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Public Health, Public Policy, Communications, or similar health fields. Work Schedule Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. There may be occasional weekend work for off-site community events. Flexibility is observed during midterms and finals week. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant employees generally work 10–20 hours per workweek (Sunday–Saturday) during the academic year and may work up to 40 hours per workweek during academic breaks, including winter, spring, and summer breaks. Compensation $18.00 - $20.00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Be enrolled in an undergraduate program and be in upper division standing.Be responsible and reliable.Comfortable with public speaking.Excellent communication and writing skills.Must have reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys community level work, policy, and communication. It is a plus if the candidate has prior knowledge of tobacco/vaping prevention, but not a requirement. Duties and Responsibilities Students interested in this internship will have opportunities to: Create educational materials.Attend community events.Attend TEPP team meetings and Greater Sacramento Smoke & Tobacco Free Coalition (GSSTFC) meetings and assist as needed.Update the TEPP and Coalition webpages.Create monthly social media posts for the program.Create and distribute tobacco/vaping quit kits.Review local/state tobacco-related media for the media activity record.Assist with the completion of progress reports.Assist facilitators in TEPP’s direct cessation classes.Survey creation, distribution, collection, and reporting.Assist with other Public Health programs, as needed. Working Conditions Work is performed in a hybrid schedule with work from home and in the TEPP office (located in Rancho Cordova) with 10% travel or field work, whenever needed. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. May require occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing as part of field duties. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application. Note: The position will remain open until filled. Apply by: September 25, 2026
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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