Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid
Please only apply if you are able to be in person in Chicago. Full-time remote work is not guaranteed for this position.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive intern to support the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in enhancing project management and program development efforts. This internship will focus on improving communication and recruitment for public health programs while providing valuable experience in project management, program planning, and public health administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program and Position Descriptions: Research and develop clear, concise descriptions for various public health programs and positions within IDPH. These descriptions will help enhance public understanding and improve recruitment efforts for both staff and community partners.
- Project Management Support: Assist in developing key project management deliverables, ensuring that timelines, objectives, and milestones are well-defined and tracked.
- Scope of Work Drafting: Collaborate with team members to draft and review scopes of work for contractual projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet necessary standards.
- Public Health Administration: Gain hands-on experience in public health administration by contributing to project planning and providing administrative support to ongoing initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a graduate-level public health degree at a Chicago area school.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to create clear and compelling documents.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work approximately 10-15 hours a week.
- Familiarity with project management principles or tools (preferred but not required).
Duration and Compensation:
This is a summer internship that will begin in May and conclude in August. This is an unpaid internship with flexible scheduling options to accommodate academic commitments. Academic credit may be available depending on your institution's guidelines. This is a hybrid position in Chicago, Illinois for 10-15 hours a week. Academic credit may be available depending on your institution's guidelines.
All applications must be submitted by Monday, March 17th 4:00pm to be considered for this internship.
No longer accepting applications.
