SunWise & BRACE Intern

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career;

from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hourly Range: $15.40 - $24.20 - Based on experience and education level

Grade: 4

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom! "At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees." You would be a great fit if you have excelled in courses such as Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, and Environmental Health.

In this role, you will assist with sun cancer prevention educational activities, including:

• Disseminating sun safety education via in-person and remote presentations.
• Distributing sun safety resources and materials via in-person outreach events and via mail.
• Conducting sun safety education effectiveness assessments.
• Reviewing and summarizing published literature about topics related to sun safe and skin cancer prevention behaviors.
• Growing the reach of the Sun Wise program by expanding the network of educational partners.

You will also support the climate and weather program by:

• Sourcing, researching, and evaluating the newest tools, studies, and educational materials related to extreme weather and heat safety.
• Reviewing website pages for accuracy and suggesting content updates with fresh resources.
• Organizing existing climate health assets to maintain an evidence-based, community focused, and intuitive resource repository.
• Actively participating in ongoing initiatives, with a primary focus on supporting the development and execution of our School Heat Guidance project.

You will be coached and mentored by the Sun Wise program coordinator, the heat relief coordinator, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Willing to provide educational presentations to large groups of participants of various ages and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn science of skin cancer prevention concepts.
• Time management, organization, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to observe and follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and organize information efficiently.
• Interest in extreme weather, climate health impacts, or environmental safety principles.
• Experience applying health literacy frameworks or plain-language guidelines to public-facing content and presentations.

• Working towards a degree and strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
• Experience with Canva or other visual content tools.
• Comfortable with large group presentations, with an engaging…