Public Health Internship Opportunities

Position Description

The Eastern European Community Engagement Intern will work with the Eastern European Community Liaison in the Center for Population Health at Clackamas County Public Health Division. In this role, they will work to strengthen relationships with Eastern European faith leaders to improve culturally responsive public health outreach. Relationships with faith leaders, trusted messengers in their communities, will help Clackamas County Public Health reach into Eastern European communities.

Duties

• Conduct outreach to community faith leaders
• Map Eastern European faith-based organizations and maintain a contact list
• Facilitate interviews using a structured guide and take interview notes
• Analyze interview data and summarize findings
• Compile culturally and linguistically appropriate resources
• Develop recommendations for future engagement activities

Learning objectives

• Learn about how to respectfully conduct outreach and interviews while practicing active listening and culturally respectful communications
• Practice qualitative research and analysis
• Learn about trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches and the social determinants of health impacting Eastern European communities

Qualifications

• Studying public health, social work, healthcare, social sciences or a related field at an accredited university or college. If you are not sure whether your field of study is considered “related,” please still apply!
• Knowledge of Eastern European cultures in Oregon
• Fluent in Russian or Ukrainian and English
• Interest in public health, community engagement, or social sciences
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license. Use of a personal vehicle will be required for this role. Reimbursement for use while conducting business is available in accordance with county policy.   

Schedule and location

• 10–15 hours per week (flexible schedule), approximately 120 credit hours
• Flexible start date (application open until filled)
• This role will include both remote and in-person work
• In-person work will occur at Clackamas County Public Health Division’s (CCPHD) offices at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City as well as in communities across the county as interviews are conducted. '

Interested and have questions? Email RChukhrii@clackamas.us 

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Position Description

The intern will support the Public Health Division’s Built and Natural Environment Analyst in implementing a climate adaptation project within the Sunrise Corridor Community study area. This area experiences high heat and poor air quality compared to surrounding regions. The project focuses on distributing cooling devices and providing heat education to vulnerable community members, and will advance the Climate & Health Adaptation Plan by mitigating health risks related to extreme heat and poor air quality in the Sunrise Corridor area.

Duties

• Finalize cooling device selection criteria and create intake form  
• Develop and distribute educational materials on heat risks  
• Create outreach plan and communication materials
• Support coordination of cooling device ordering and installation  

Learning objectives

Through this internship, the intern will gain experience in:  

• Public health data and mapping resources  
• Project coordination  
• Community engagement  
• Applying public health strategies to reduce environmental health risks

Qualifications

• Interest in environmental justice and/or climate & health  
• Self-starter, organized, and motivated  
• Able to work independently and as part of a team  
• Strong communication and project management skills  

Schedule and location

• Hours: Approximately 200 total (10–20 hours/week)  
• Flexible; alternating between in-person and remote work  
• In-person work will occur at Clackamas County Public Health Division’s (CCPHD) offices at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City

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Position Description 

Oregon’s school immunization requirements help keep children and communities in Oregon healthy and safe. Clackamas County is responsible for ensuring that students at over 330 schools and child care facilities meet immunization requirements for their age and grade. Clackamas County Public Health is seeking two part-time undergraduate student interns to assist with reviewing and processing the annual reports submitted by each school and facility. 

This position will leverage the tool of school immunization requirements to help promote on-time vaccination for Clackamas County children.  Report review will ensure quality data that will inform decision-making at school, local, and state levels. Additionally, this process identifies students and schools that will be at risk during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease. 

The internship will provide a stipend of up to $500. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline to apply November 29th, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled as qualified applications are received – apply early if interested! 

Duties 

The intern will be primarily responsible for processing school immunization reports: 

• Reviewing reports for accuracy and completion 
• Entering report information into database 
• Tracking status of reporting sites 
• Preparing immunization records for nurse review 
• Preparing student exclusion letters 
• Contacting reporting sites when needed to obtain correct or complete report information. 

Learning objectives 

Through this internship, the intern will gain experience in governmental public health operations, public health regulatory compliance work, data quality assurance, project management, and partner collaboration. The intern will gain a greater understanding of public health policies and their impact on vaccine-preventable disease. In addition to experience with the immunization program, the internship will provide opportunities to learn about and observe other foundational public health programs. 

Qualifications 

• Strong organizational skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Comfortable with common desktop applications like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat 
• Clear communicator 
• Reliable team member 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team. 

Schedule and location 

Start date: January 5, 2027 
End date: March 12, 2027 (Some flexibility around end date) 
Work schedule: 16-25 hours/week, Monday-Thursday (Some flexibility around exact work schedule) 
Total internship hours: 160-252 

In-person only; no remote option.  
Clackamas County Public Health 
2051 Kaen Rd. Suite 367 
Oregon City, OR 97045 

Interested and have questions? Email Babshear@clackamas.us