Child and Adolescent Health Intern, YRBS Support

Job Posting Title

Child and Adolescent Health Intern, YRBS Support

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Family Support & Prevention Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $21.00 hourly, based on education and experience.

Work Schedule: Varies based on intern’s academic schedule. The internship will consist of a total of 240 hours.

 

As an Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that make a real difference. You won’t just observe—you’ll actively participate, learn from experienced mentors, and see how your work helps move the team forward. You will undertake a variety of assignments and projects in support of program efforts.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Lead focus groups with youth/young adults to gather develop strategies for increasing health survey participation.
• Lead focus groups with youth/young adults to develop new data products that appeal to youth.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects in your assigned program area.
• Assist with research, gather data, and prepare reports or presentations.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and implement creative solutions.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and file management following established procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and training sessions to expand your skills.
• Support specific projects by contributing to planning, execution, and tracking progress, often under the guidance of a mentor or supervisor.
• Engage in training opportunities, company orientation sessions, or skill-building activities to enhance professional growth.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this assignment. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, Family and Child Studies, Human Development, or a similar field.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in relevant tools or software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative on tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting in a professional environment.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Assignment is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties, intern may are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Must be willing to complete all travel associated with this internship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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