THE POSITION
Are you looking for a paid internship in the exciting world of public health? The Department of Health is seeking applicants for apart-timeinternship during the 2024-2025 school year. The internship will last 3 to 6 months with the possibility of an extension. This paid internship is open to all Pennsylvania students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level academic program. You will have an opportunity to support the Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology's (DEHE), Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance (PennOSHS), and Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology Surveillance (ABLES) programs by conducting essential research activities and data collection. Join us in our goal to create a healthy Pennsylvania for all!
The selected intern will assist PennOSHS in drafting occupational health-related manuscripts by conducting literature reviews, writing background sections, and creating data visualizations using software such as Microsoft Excel, R Studio, or Adobe Creative. Additionally, the intern will assist with data entry, conducting phone interviews, developing outreach materials, and analyzing data. This is also an opportunity to support supplemental lead surveillance.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Part-time internship (15 to 20 hours per week)
- Work hours are flexible, Monday - Friday.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Internship Requirements:
- Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor's degree program or higher.
- Good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
- Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.