Healthy Communities
AGENCY / ORGANIZATION
Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County DBA Cabarrus Health Alliance
LOCATION DETAILS
Hybrid
300 Mooresville Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28081
START DATE
END DATE
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
May 25, 2026
August 7, 2026
No
Position Summary
The Healthy Communities practicum position is designed to provide an experiential learning environment for individuals seeking to learn and grow in the field of public health. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to explore and complete a rotation within all seven divisions (Behavioral Health, Clinic, Community Impact, Dental, Environmental Health, School Health, and Support Services) while spending time at the Cabarrus Health Alliance.
Pay & Compensation
TYPE:
Unpaid Practicum
COMPENSATION RANGE:
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS:
On-site parking, mileage reimbursement, and loaner technology, such as a laptop, can be provided.
Position Topic Areas
Nutrition, Food Access and Food Systems, Other (specify below), Social Determinants of Health
Health Promotion and Education
OTHER:
Work Products
Materials (e.g. communication, media), Toolkits, Presentations, Plans (e.g. engagement, program, evaluation, marketing, dissemination)
OTHER:
Roles & Responsibilities
The selected applicant will complete the following deliverables:
Shadow all seven CHA Divisions.
Assist in the development and execution of the Cabarrus Wellbeing 10-year Strategic Plan.
Support the implementation of the Kids in the Kitchen cooking camp.
Develop and organize content for CHA’s social marketing campaign(s).
Attend community outreach events and programs.
Other duties and opportunities will be assigned and provided based on time, availability, and interest.
Required Skills & Experience
The selected applicant will need to have a valid driver’s license and a car. It is important for them to be able to exemplify our agency's core values: compassion, integrity, collaboration, and adaptability. In addition to being reliable and hardworking, they must be open to learning, have a heart for community, and respect all people. Finally, the selected applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office and in written and verbal communication.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Additional Information
As the Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, CHA is uniquely positioned to demonstrate how public health seeks to improve community health through programs, policies, and partnerships. We are experienced in hosting young professionals and are committed to actively participating in the workforce development opportunities that are rooted in public service. For example, in FY25 CHA hosted a total of 264 students totaling 9,962 hours of student experiential learning. In addition to the preceptor, we are prepared to identify a lead in each of our seven divisions (Behavioral Health, Clinic, Community Impact, Dental, Environmental Health, School Health, and Support Services). These leads will serve as an additional resource for the selected applicant as they seek to engage, learn, and grow.
This is primarily an on-site position, with the ability to work from home up to two days a week, when possible. Our team is open to extending this position beyond the 6-week program length through August 7, 2026.