Summer Intern - Precinct 1

Position Description

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Our Intern Program provides students the opportunity to work alongside public health professionals and obtain workforce training. Interns will assist HCPH staff to promote a healthy and safe community; prevent illness and injury; and protect the residents of Harris County. At the conclusion of the internship, students will have gained valuable, practical experience and be able to include their time with HCPH as workplace experience for future employment applications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Public Health Business Acumen:

• Work in an Administrative Function: Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or Information Technology

• Learn about the HCPH organization, and the services we provide to the Community

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Plan, organize, and execute community outreach events to education community on public health issues and/or provide services

• Plan, organize, and execute community projects for the benefit of county residents

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders regarding public health efforts

Data Collection and Management:

• Create evaluation tools and analyze data from population surveys or budget expenditures

• Collect and analyze data from residents with infectious or chronic diseases, substance abuse issues, pregnant mothers, and children, etc. for state or federal grant funded health programs

Deliverables:

• Prepare a poster presentation at the end of the internship

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Active enrollment in an undergraduate degree or trade program

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Must be a resident of Harris County Precinct 1

Visit the following link to find out what is your Precinct:

• https://harriscounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=bf889408111e4213b5bb8f764f52be87

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, from June 3 - August 9, 2024
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Language:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.

• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Not Applicable

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

Are you currently actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or trade program?

• Yes

• No

03

Please describe your educational background (i.e. diploma, degree, certifications, etc.) including the level of education completed, area of study, and major, minor and trade programs you are currently enrolled in.

04

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

• Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages

• No, I am fluent in only one of these languages

• No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

05

Are you a resident of Harris County Precinct 1? Visit the following link to find out what is your Precinct: https://harriscounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=bf889408111e4213b5bb8f764f52be87

• Yes

• No

06

Are you available to work 40 hours per week, from June 3 - August 9, 2024?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx