Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
AGENCY / ORGANIZATION
Chatham County Public Health Department, Environmental Health Division
LOCATION DETAILS
Hybrid
80 East Street Pittsboro NC, 27312
START DATE
END DATE
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
May 25, 2026
July 6, 2026
No
Position Summary
This paid, hybrid student will support childhood lead poisoning prevention outreach and education efforts by helping develop, refine, and distribute community-facing materials on childhood lead prevention, as well as assisting with the coordination of partner engagement activities. They will also contribute to data-informed outreach planning and help advance educational campaigns that increase awareness and prevention in high-risk communities.
Pay & Compensation
TYPE:
Paid
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$4,500 stipend (240 hours over 6 weeks)
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS:
Parking is available for free onsite
Position Topic Areas
Other (specify below)
Community engagement, risk communication, quality improvement and evaluation, data visualization
OTHER:
Work Products
Reports, Plans (e.g. engagement, program, evaluation, marketing, dissemination), Presentations, Materials (e.g. communication, media), Other (specify below)
Content creation (print, website, social media), data visualizations
OTHER:
Roles & Responsibilities
Assist with distributing educational materials through community sites and partner networks.
Contribute to data-informed outreach planning (e.g., organizing outreach lists, tracking engagement, identifying priority audiences).
Help create, maintain, and improve community-facing materials (print and digital) focused on childhood lead poisoning prevention.
Required Skills & Experience
None outside of NC Public Health Pathways Practicum Program eligibility requirements.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience working with community partners
Familiarity with public health toxicology or environmental health topics
Prior community engagement or health communications experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Additional Information
This position will occasionally be required to travel to different sites within Chatham County, with prior notice. On-site work requirements are negotiable, but 1-2 days on-site per week is preferred.