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Management Fellows Program (Graduate Students & Recent Graduates)



The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.


Launch your public service career with a full-time, one-year rotational fellowship designed for graduate students and recent graduates interested in leadership in health administration, policy, finance, program management, and health systems. Fellows complete four three-month rotations across LDH divisions, receive mentorship from senior leaders, participate in professional development, and gain hands-on experience contributing to real initiatives-building a strong pathway into future full-time opportunities with LDH. 


Fellows are full-time, working 40 hours per week with plenty of opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact every day!


Location

Fellows must be able to work in person at an office located in East Baton Rouge Parish. These are not remote positions.


Compensation

$22.00 hourly / $45,760 annually


Applications will be accepted from February 23, 2026 through March 20, 2026


Participation Requirements:

  • Current graduate students (master’s or professional degree) who expect to complete their degree requirements by August 30 following the application.
  • Recent graduates who have completed an advanced degree from an accredited college or university within two years prior to the opening date of the LDH Management Fellows Program application period.
  • Fellows must possess unrestricted US work authorization.

Application Procedures:
Qualified applicants must complete an application and attach the below four (4) documents to their application:

  1. Complete, unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required for Finalist Candidates)
  2. Resume including education and employment history
  3. Letter of professional recommendation from a professor or counselor
  4. 500 word essay 
    • In your essay, select a specific policy issue or agency within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and explain why you chose it. Describe how your education and experiences could help support or advance its goals, clearly connecting your background and interests to the work of that agency or policy area.
    • You may choose to write about a current issue or propose a new policy idea. To learn more about the different LDH agencies and their areas of focus, visit the Louisiana Department of Health website.

To the best extent possible, interns will be placed within their area of focus. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. When applying, be sure to attach your documents under the "Attachments" step. Please do not submit your application until all 5 documents are attached. If you do need to return to your application, log into your Government Jobs account, click Applications >> Incomplete >> Management Fellows Program (Graduate Students & Recent Graduates).

Fellows Program Timeline

Program Events

Date

Application Period Opens

Monday, February 23, 2026

Application Deadline

Sunday, March 20, 2026

Interns Complete Pre-Onboarding documents and Drug Screening

August 10,2026 – August 14, 2026

*Interns must be available to complete drug screening during these dates.*

First Day at LDH

Monday, August 24, 2026

Final Day at LDH

Friday, August 20, 2027


For further information about this vacancy:
Website - LDH Student Internship & Fellowship Website
Email - LDHInternship@la.gov
Phone - 225 342-6477 
   
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.    

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.


LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
02/23/2026
Job Reference
OS/PTT/217909
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Internship/Fellowship
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