Internship- Internal Operations/Workforce Services

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  
The CDC Foundation is seeking an intern to conduct an environmental scan on public health staffing and workforce development programs. This work will help inform a strategic plan for Workforce Services as the CDC Foundation works to “strengthen the public health system to protect us all.” The Workforce Services team will provide guidance to the intern with clear objectives and goals for the project with regularly scheduled check-ins on their progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work 20 hours per week summer semester
• Be responsible for his or her assigned work schedule and report to the internship site at the agreed upon time
• Meet with the Internship Liaison on a weekly basis to discuss project progress and internship goals
• Follow the CDC Foundation policies and procedures regarding dress code and professional behavior
• Inform the Internship Liaison of any problems that might occur in a timely and reasonable manner, including concerns regarding the lack of substantive work assignments
• Supply relevant forms and evaluations to the Internship Liaison to be completed and follow up to ensure timely submission.

Primary Activities

• Complete an environmental scan to assist in the development of a SWOT analysis for the Workforce Services public health staffing projects.
• Research current public health workforce challenges.
• Conduct market research on public health staffing providers.
• Identify and develop different staffing structures to support the management and implementation of a large workforce program. This includes identifying the current CDC Foundation staffing structures as well as identifying and developing new ones.
• Develop a final report including findings and recommendations and present to Workforce Services leadership.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

• Undergraduate/Graduate student majoring in management, public health, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and strong technical skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with a variety of people.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.  Relocation expenses are not included.