Public Health Internship Opportunities

Who We Are *Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.* What You'll Do This posting is for future internship opportunities across multiple divisions within ODH. Applicants will be considered for roles based on their skills, academic background, and expressed areas of interest.

Internship assignments may include, but are not limited to: Public Health Programs: Assist with community health initiatives, disease prevention, and health education campaigns. Policy & Planning: Support research and analysis for health policies, regulations, and strategic planning. Data & Analytics: Work with health data systems, perform data analysis, and contribute to reporting efforts.

Communications & Outreach: Develop educational materials, manage social media content, and support public engagement. Administrative Support: Provide assistance with project coordination, documentation, and operational tasks. Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from students in fields such as: Public Health Health Policy Epidemiology Communications Data Science / Analytics Business Administration Other related disciplines How It Works: By applying to this posting, you will be entered into our internship talent pool. As paid and unpaid opportunities arise, candidates will be matched to positions that align with their interests and qualifications. Paid Internship positions cannot be used for credit toward a Practicum requirement.

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Pay Rate for internships will be determined by the student's current academic status. Freshman or Sophomore - $18/hour Junior or Senior - $20/hour Graduate Student - $22/hour This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(29) Additional Information Application Procedures: We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.

We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Status of Posted Position: You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Background Check Information: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made.

Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted.

ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.