• Falls (Older Adults) Prevention Internship – Spring 2027 – Remote

    Spring 2027

    Candidates must have reliable, secure internet access (home network or mobile hotspot) and the ability to work remotely while collaborating with program staff at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). 

     

    The Falls (Older Adults) Prevention Intern will support the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Violence and Injury Prevention Section in developing and implementing older adult falls prevention strategies. Responsibilities include assisting with committee action plans, developing public awareness materials, identifying partnership opportunities, and sharing project updates during meetings. 

     

    Responsibilities: 

    • Assist the Illinois Partnership for Safety’s (IPS) Data and Surveillance Committee in planning and implementing strategies.   

    • Identify ways the IPS Data and Surveillance Committee can assist with IPS topic-specific committees. 

    • Participate in internal and external meetings to be informed on injury and violence data strategies.  

    • Develop publications and other tools to increase awareness of the burden of injury and violence, specifically in priority areas.   

    • Share updates on status of projects during meetings, such as the IPS committee meetings. 

    • Assist in building partnerships and collaborations. 

    • Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the work done within the Violence and Injury Prevention Section.    

     

    Requirements: 

    • Currently pursuing a graduate degree (and in good academic standing) in Communications, Human Services, Public Health, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Social Services, Health Communications, or related fields. 

    • Experience or coursework in publication development, digital communication, social media, or website content development. 

    • Reliable secure home internet access, hotspot, or VPN.  

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured web content, publications, and other professional materials. 

    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

    • Ability to manage multiple projects at once. 

    • Familiarity with public health, human services, or communications is a plus. 

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

    • Ability to research and identify relevant data sources and support data collection and surveillance strategies. 

     

    Duration and Compensation: 

    This is a fully remote internship for the Spring 2027 semester (with flexible start and end dates depending on your academic schedule) and will require 10- 20 hours per week commitment.  

     

    This is an unpaid internship, but academic credit may be available depending on your institution’s policies and guidelines – please check with your academic advisor.  

     All applications must be submitted by 9 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, to be considered for this internship. 

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