Summer Intern- Winnebago Public Health Department- Paid

Requirements to apply for this internship 

• Attached Resume
• Attached unofficial transcript
• 1 letter of recommendation from a recent instructor or non-family member
• Proof of tribal enrollment upon hire
• Internship will start in June 2026
• If you have any questions, please contact Linae Bigfire at 402-745-3950 ext. 2909 or linae.bigfire@wchs.health
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2026

Job Purpose & Position Overview:

The WPHD Intern is a seasonal, project-based position designed for undergraduate or graduate students seeking hands-on experience in public health, tribal health systems, and community-based programming. The intern will support clearly defined projects aligned with WPHD priorities, including accreditation, outreach, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.

This internship emphasizes applied learning, professional development, and meaningful contribution to the mission of the Winnebago Public Health Department while meeting academic internship requirements.

The internship is expected to occur during the summer academic break.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with the Accreditation Coordinator and WPHD program staff on clearly defined public health projects established at the start of the internship.
• Assist with community outreach, health education, and program support activities
• Support accreditation, quality improvement, or performance management efforts as assigned
• Assist with data collection, basic analysis, literature reviews, or dashboard support as appropriate
• Develop or support outreach materials, reports, toolkits, or presentations
• Attend meetings, trainings, and activities relevant to assigned projects
• Observe professional standards of confidentiality, ethics, and data stewardship
• Demonstrate respect for tribal culture, community protocols, and Indigenous ways of knowing
• Empower families and community members through respectful, strengths-based engagement
• Completion of assigned project deliverables within agreed-upon timelines
• Participation in regular supervisory check-ins
• Submission of a brief end-of-internship summary or presentation outlining work completed and lessons learned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements as required by any interns/volunteers
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Preferred but not required: Coursework in public health, health administration, social sciences, or related fields and Interest in tribal health, Indigenous health, or community-based public health
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, data tools, or basic research methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position

Public Health Sciences

• Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.

Community Dimensions of Practice

• Advocate for policies, programs and use of community assets and resources that improve community health.

Analysis and Assessment

• Describe and analyze health factors affecting the health of a community.
• Use data to inform public health actions.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
• Advocates for role of public health in providing population health services.
• Collaborates with individuals and organizations in developing a vision for healthy community.

Policy Development and Program Planning

• Develop and implement program and organizational goals and objectives through community health improvement and strategic planning.

Communication and Cultural Competency

• Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.

Financial Planning and Management

• Uses performance management systems for program and organizational improvement.

Training Requirements:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.