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CO Prevention Program Intern

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
 
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Requirements

AbouttheOpportunity

Georgia Department of Public Health is a Georgia-based state agency organization.

This is grant-funded, until June 30, 2026, time-limited position. Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded a grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that focuses on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning prevention through the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors and education about the important of carbon monoxide detection in homes. The DPH RSPH APE Intern will work under the supervision of the Project Manager Taylor Brown, with local Fire Departments to coordinate materials needed for installation and assist in the development/distribution of community outreach materials. They will also ensure timely development and implementation of any needed carbon monoxide training and public education, coordinate data collection among all focus communities, and provide basic data analysis with process and outcome evaluation. Under general supervision, provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

PotentialProjectAreas
  • Staffs required partner/funder meetings.
  • Under supervision of Project Manager development of required reports.
  • PDFs of home visits, basic process measurement of visit forms
  • Tracks cost share of fire department percentages
  • Under supervision of Project Manager, meets all grant and agency required deadlines.
  • Under supervision of Project Manager achieves project evaluation and compliance with grant requirements and state/federal guidelines. 
ExampleAPEDeliverables
  • Presentation updates to Fire Departments
  • Home visit form compilation and grant report
  • Mapping distribution of safety equipment
  • Comparable maps to high-incidence of CO areas and equipment distribution

Partner / Stakeholder Engagement

  • Coordinates fire department outreach, engagement, materials delivery, and tracking of installations/outreach.
  • Along with other staff, responsible for maintaining and furthering partner relationships.

Education and Outreach

  • Distribution of pertinent Injury Prevention educational materials to local partners and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate increase in community awareness (local and state level) of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
  • Responsible for identifying high risk dwellings in need of Carbon Monoxide detectors.
  • Developing and delivering community outreach presentations.

Project Manager Responsibilities (Taylor Brown)

  • Responsible for all funder-required reporting, budget monitoring, and grant deliverable completion.
  • Facilitates required partner/funder meetings.

Other needed inputs/responsibilities

  • Development/refinement and procurement of pertinent Injury Prevention educational materials to local partners and stakeholders.
  • Liaison between internal/external partners as it relates to processes, project deliverables, and grant deliverables. 
  • Program evaluation plan
  • Data dashboard, infographic series, or advocacy toolkit

Qualifications

Freshman, Sophomore, Jr, Sr enrolled in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internship.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 


DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.


 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.


Date Posted
03/31/2026
Job Reference
2026-00238
Organization
Health Protection/Injury Prevention
Location
200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA
Category
Internship/Fellowship
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