Compensation Range

$0.00 - $0.00

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Job Description Summary

As part of the MPH practicum and capstone, this project will support Weld County Public Health’s planning and implementation of family planning (Title X) and women’s health services on the Mobile Health Unit. The student will assess clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements for delivering these services in a mobile setting, including workflows, staffing, equipment, and compliance considerations. Findings will be synthesized into actionable recommendations to guide phased service rollout and operational decision-making. The practicum and capstone provide applied experience in program planning while supporting expanded access to family planning and women’s health services.

*Pay is $25.00/hr.

*This paid internship is for a current MPH students only and will be capped at 140 hours.

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Job Description

 Applied Public Health Project Work – 100%

• Conduct MPH-level applied public health work in support of assigned practicum and/or capstone projects.

• Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations.

• Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements and departmental objectives.

Program Support & Operations

• Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities.

• Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects.

• Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity.

Data, Analysis & Evaluation

• Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs.

• Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication.

• Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope.

• Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work.

Professional & Academic Integration

• Coordinate practicum and capstone requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors.

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities.

• Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, and adherence to County policies.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

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Required Qualifications

This paid internship is for a current MPH student only and will be capped at 140 hours.

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's Degree Program related to Public Health.

• Must be completing required practicum and/or capstone coursework as part of degree requirements.

Required Experience

• None

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in public health, healthcare, community-based programs, research, or governmental settings.

• Experience with data collection, analysis, or evaluation through coursework, projects, or employment.

• Experience supporting community outreach, health education, or program implementation.

• Experience working in team-based or interdisciplinary environments.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

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Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:

https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits