Communications Intern

Overview

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is looking for a Communications Intern to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health communications while working with a dynamic and collaborative team. We are seeking a creative and motivated intern to assist in developing and implementing impactful public health communication campaigns.

This temporary internship typically runs from mid-May to mid-August, with a schedule of 15-20 hours per week.

LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of our operations. We recognize that unconscious bias can undermine our DEI efforts, so we actively address it through ongoing education, training, and open dialogue. If you are committed to learning and engaging in actively cultivating a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity for marginalized communities, please consider applying and join us on our journey to foster a workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just words, but principles that drive our collective success.

To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting in the creation of communication materials on public health topics such as West Nile virus, immunizations, and air quality.
• Participating in outreach activities during the summer, including tabling at local events.
• Supporting the implementation and evaluation of communication campaigns.
• Contributing to content creation for various platforms.
• Collaborating with team members and working independently on assigned tasks.

To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Public_Health_Intern_TEMP.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of journalistic practices and media relations.
• Understands core technologies and terminology for building web pages.
• Is proficient with editing software packages such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while planning future projects.
• Thrives in a stressful, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Is available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays, sometimes on short notice.
• Delivers effective public speaking to diverse audiences.
• Applies communication best practices, including design, development, and management of user-generated content.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Sophomore-level coursework in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field, required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.
• Colorado School of Public Health or Department of Environmental Health student at Colorado State University preferred.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

Please Note:
The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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