Health Communications Intern - Chatham County
AGENCY / ORGANIZATION
LOCATION DETAILS
Chatham County Public Health Department
Hybrid
80 East Street Pittsboro, 27312
START DATE
January 25, 2027
END DATE
April 23, 2027
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
No
TIME COMMITMENT:
16 hours per week
Position Summary
Working closely with communications staff, the position helps develop and deliver public health messages across a range of topics, including tobacco and vaping prevention/cessation initiatives, mental health initiatives, and sexual and reproductive health initiatives, among other topics. The position will disseminate messages using mediums such as social media, flyers and videos.
Pay & Compensation
TYPE:
Paid Internship
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$3840 stipend; $20 an hour for up to 192 hours over 12weeks. The intern is requested to work 16 hours a week during the 12-week internship. However, weekly hours can be flexible
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS:
Parking is available for free on-site
Position Topic Areas
Adolescent Health, Tobacco Use, Smoking, Vaping, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Work Products
Materials (e.g. communication, media), Presentations, Reports, Websites
Roles & Responsibilities
Aid in crafting newsletters, resource guides, social media posts and other methods of disseminating health information.
Develop health communication content for both social media and the web.
Capture photos, interviews and videos of Chatham County Public Health Department staff and clients for social media.
Promote the public health workforce through written advocacy, such as human interest stories.
Required Skills & Experience
Current junior or senior undergraduate student in public health or health education.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Interest in working within a local public health department.
Experience using and posting on social media platforms, such as Instagram and YouTube.
Understanding of social determinants of health, health disparities and importance of equity in public health.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare concise, easy-to-read content.
Ability to take initiative, manage time and work independently.
Willingness to contribute to a team environment.
Additional Information
Availability for special, evening or weekend events may be requested with prior notice.