Public Health Internships
Public health internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working practitioners in epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across {{top_industries_phrase}} are listed here, with Yuba County, County of Marin, CA, and Mane Up Memphis among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Summary
The Public Health Data & Evaluation Intern supports the development, implementation, and analysis of participant surveys, program evaluations, outcome measures, and impact reporting across Mane Up Memphis™ initiatives, including Mane Pathways™, Mane Steps to Money™, enrollment sessions, community outreach activities, and special events.
Working under the direction of the Executive Director and Program Operations Manager, the intern will assist in designing participant surveys, event feedback tools, and evaluation instruments that measure participant outcomes, community impact, program satisfaction, and organizational performance. The intern will also support data collection, analysis, reporting, and quality improvement efforts that inform program development, strategic planning, community engagement, and grant reporting.
This position provides hands-on experience in public health practice, nonprofit program evaluation, behavioral health prevention programming, community-based research, and data-informed decision-making within a growing community-based organization.
Core Responsibilities
Data Collection & Evaluation
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Program Operations Manager to develop participant surveys, assessment tools, feedback forms, and evaluation instruments for Mane Up Memphis™ programs and events
- Assist in identifying key outcomes, performance measures, and data points needed to evaluate program effectiveness and community impact
- Develop pre-, post-, satisfaction, and follow-up surveys aligned with organizational goals and funder requirements
- Support the design of participant feedback processes for Mane Pathways™, Mane Steps to Money™, enrollment sessions, workshops, Lunch and Learns, community outreach events, and special initiatives
- Assist with administration, collection, and analysis of participant surveys and evaluation tools
- Review survey findings and provide recommendations to leadership regarding participant engagement, program improvement, and community needs
- Support the creation of annual evaluation plans and outcome measurement frameworks
- Assist with participant attendance tracking, outcome measurement, and impact reporting
Research & Analysis
- Conduct literature reviews related to behavioral health, youth development, financial wellness, and community health
- Assist with community needs assessments and environmental scans
- Analyze participant outcome data and identify trends
- Support data visualization efforts including charts, graphs, dashboards, and summaries
- Assist with research projects, special studies, and evaluation activities as assigned
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards
- Utilize Apricot and approved systems for assigned data entry and reporting responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely records within organizational systems
- Support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
- Participate in required trainings, supervision meetings, and organizational development activities
Collaboration
- Work closely with Program Operations staff, Success Partners, Enrollment Coordinators, and Program Therapists
- Support communication of evaluation findings to internal staff and leadership
- Assist with community outreach events and participant engagement activities when applicable
- Participate in team meetings and planning activities as assigned
- Collaborate with staff to improve data collection processes and reporting systems
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a graduate or upper-level undergraduate program in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Community Health, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Strong interest in public health, behavioral health, nonprofit management, or community development
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and basic data management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience with research methods or program evaluation
- Familiarity with survey design and data collection practices
- Experience using Excel, R, SAS, SPSS, or similar software
- Interest in behavioral health, prevention programming, and health equity
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Experience working within community-based, educational, healthcare, or nonprofit settings
Schedule Expectations
Flexible scheduling based on academic requirements and organizational needs
- Typical commitment of 8–15 hours per week
- Participation in all Mane Mindscape™ Community Wellness Tour stops is required as a condition of the internship
- Required Tour Dates:
- October 8
- October 15
- October 22
- November 5
- November 12
- Intern must be available for event preparation, on-site evaluation activities, participant survey administration, data collection, and post-event reporting for all scheduled tour stops
- Additional participation in enrollment sessions, workshops, program observations, and community engagement activities may be assigned
Compensation Structure
- Stipend-Based Internship
- Fall Semester Internship Term: September 2026 – December 2026
- Total stipend: $3,500
- Stipend will be distributed according to the internship agreement and successful completion of assigned responsibilities
- Continued participation is contingent upon satisfactory performance, professionalism, attendance, and completion of assigned deliverables
- Interns who successfully complete the Fall Internship may be considered for a Spring Semester extension
- Spring Semester Extension (if offered):
- March 2027 – June 2027
- Additional stipend: $3,500
- Extension is not guaranteed and will be based upon organizational needs, performance evaluation, and available funding
Work Environment
Work Environment
- Mane Up Memphis™ is a community-based behavioral health and educational organization committed to helping youth, young adults, and families heal emotionally and grow financially to build stronger and more stable communities.
- This position operates within a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values innovation, continuous learning, community engagement, and data-informed decision-making.
- The intern will work closely with the Executive Director, Program Operations Manager, Success Partners, Program Therapists, Enrollment Coordinators, and other team members to support organizational growth and program effectiveness.
- Work will be performed through a combination of office-based activities, virtual meetings, community-based programming, and special events throughout Shelby County and surrounding service areas.
- The intern will have opportunities to participate in program planning, evaluation activities, community outreach events, strategic discussions, and organizational development initiatives.
- Mane Up Memphis™ encourages professional growth and provides exposure to nonprofit leadership, public health practice, behavioral health prevention programming, community development, grant-funded initiatives, and program evaluation systems.
Pay: $1,166.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Public Health Internship Market
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Tips for Your Public Health Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers, including federal agencies, health systems, and major research institutions, open their summer public health internship applications as early as September. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of late-posted roles. Set a reminder and start your search the semester before you want to intern.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Public health intern hiring teams expect limited work history and evaluate candidates on documented project work instead. A completed epidemiological analysis, a health policy brief with findings, or a data visualization from coursework gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Name the tools you used and link to the output wherever possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center advisors often know which health departments or research institutions recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to organizations running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach openings that never appear at a fair.
Practice your interview format before your first screen
Public health intern screens commonly involve a case study or data exercise, where you are given a scenario, such as an outbreak investigation or a program evaluation problem, and asked to walk through your reasoning out loud. Practice your response structure with a peer or advisor before applying, since interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguous problems as much as the final answer.
Target structured public health internship programs early
Federal agencies, large health systems, and research universities run cohort-based programs, such as CDC fellowships, state public health associate programs, and university-affiliated practicum placements, designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill quickly, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the public health internships listed here, so decide what you can commit to before you start sorting through openings. Filter by location and work type from the start so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept, whether that means a local on-site placement or a remote cohort you can join from your current city.
Public Health Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a public health internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio, whether an epidemiological analysis, a health policy brief, or a program evaluation write-up, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where public health recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a public health internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for public health interns is performance on real deliverables, team headcount when the internship ends, and whether the employer runs a structured return-offer process. Do strong work, communicate your interest early, and treat conversion as a possibility to pursue rather than an outcome to count on.
When should I apply for public health internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including government agencies and major health systems, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller nonprofits, community health organizations, and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are public health internships paid?
Most professional public health internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, sector, industry, and location, with government agencies, health systems, and large corporations generally offering higher stipends than nonprofits or community organizations. Where an employer discloses compensation, it appears directly in the listing.
What should a public health internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that show what you actually did, the tools and methods you used, and where a reviewer can see the work, whether that is a published analysis, a program evaluation report, or a data visualization. Add relevant coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or health policy, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote public health internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the public health internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.
What is a public health corps or fellowship internship?
Several federal and state agencies, including the CDC and state health departments, run structured public health fellowship and corps programs that place early-career candidates in rotational assignments across disease surveillance, community health, and policy. These programs target people new to the field, recruit well ahead of their start dates, and are competitive, so apply in the first wave of their recruitment cycle.
Can international students get public health internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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