The Environmental Health program in the Center for Public Health Policy offers interns an opportunity to work on priority issues impacting the public’s health, including environmental health systems, water quality and security, environmental justice and health equity. More information about the Environmental Health program can be found by visiting our website: https://apha.org/topics-and-issues/environmental-health. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns complete research on issues, conduct literature reviews, develop fact sheets, support outreach and communication to public health professionals, and contribute content to the Environmental Health web pages and social media. In addition, interns are provided opportunities to participate in relevant briefings, meetings and webinars, as well as interact with APHA leadership and members.
All APHA interns also work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should also have:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Research and analysis experience;
- Strong interest in environmental health issues;
- Ability to work independently as well as in group settings.
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