College Intern ; Adolescent Health Program College Intern

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

This position will be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience.

• Understand how the public health system addresses common adolescent health problems.
• Establish impactful professional relationships with diverse teams and communities, connecting effectively with individuals from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Assess public health needs through data review, community assessment, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to developing effective public health programs.
• Learn the importance of evaluating public health programs.

Join our dynamic team, where you'll be a collaborator and catalyst for positive change! At the heart of the Division of Public Health are values that resonate with individuals eager to make a difference.

• Accountability -
• Prioritize the responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
• Respect -
• Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusivity, providing services free from discrimination or judgment.
• Health Equity -
• Work towards ensuring every Alaskan has equal access to opportunities for a healthy life, actively contributing to a more equitable future.
• Integrity -
• Embrace a culture of transparency and ethical behavior while maintaining elevated standards in all pursuits.
• Scientific Excellence -
• Actively contribute to scientific knowledge and leverage the best available information to shape public health policy.

Are you passionate about promoting the strengths and well-being of young Alaskans? Join our dynamic, passionate team fostering creativity and collaboration across Alaska communities. We prioritize your well-being and offer flexibility, self-care opportunities, and a supportive work culture. As an intern, collaborate with our energetic team on adolescent health issues and gain skills applicable to future roles in public health and beyond.

This exempt, non-permanent position provides overtime opportunities, some travel, and flexibility for your academic schedule. A commitment of at least 20 hours per week, up to full-time (37.5 hours per week), with potential for a hybrid telework schedule after the initial training period. By taking part in this valuable internship, you can experience working with youth across Alaska. We tailor start and end dates to align with your academic calendar, with a possibility of working through summer and into the following school year.

Join us at the Section of Women's, Children's, and Family Health, perfectly located on the third floor of the Frontier Building in midtown Anchorage at 3601 C Street. Enjoy stress-free commuting, ample parking, and vibrant surroundings near Natural Pantry and Cuddy Family Park trails.

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below.

shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

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