Intern, Environmental Health

Summary: The Intern, Environmental Health will be responsible for supporting technical assistance and project implementation activities for the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors (SEHD) Peer Network portfolio. The SEHD Peer Network is made up of environmental health leaders across state and territorial health agencies, and ASTHO’s Environmental Health team convenes and supports this important Peer Network.

Location: Remote

Undergraduate rate: $20.00 per hour

Graduate rate: $23.00 per hour

Duration & Hours: 4 months working 15-20 hours per week

Principal Functions:

• Supports the development and implementation of deliverables for CDC funded projects related to the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors Peer Network
• Provides support for TA requests directed to the Environmental Health Team from the State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors Peer Network, including researching and reporting on content areas for member queries
• Researches and develops guidance and communications resources on issues related to various aspects of environmental public health, such as risk communication, climate and health impacts, childhood lead poisoning prevention, and food safety
• Provides coordination and notetaking support for web-based, telephonic and in-person meetings in support of environmental health officials, their staff, and cross-sector partners
• Supports, writes, and publishes fact sheets, issue briefs, blogs, and other documents for posting on ASTHO’s website
• Helps with logistics and agenda development for webinars, conference sessions, and other in-person meeting needs
• Coordinates with internal ASTHO teams to facilitate the completion of deliverables, as needed

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health (concentration in environmental health or environmental science)
• Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple projects and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail

About Us: ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia, as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice. ASTHO is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and was incorporated on March 23, 1942, with the goal of helping health officials navigate a rapidly changing public health landscape and remains a strong voice in governmental public health.

This position is contingent upon the availability of grant, contract, or organizational funding. Funding levels and organizational needs may impact the duration or continuation of employment.