Program Coordinator Intern

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom!
“At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees.”
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) offers schools and child care facilities across Arizona the opportunity to test their drinking water for lead at no cost. Supported through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, the program combines facility outreach, education, technical assistance, and data management to support lead testing efforts across the state. You would be a great fit if you have a strong interest in public health, environmental health, health education and promotion, health equity, program implementation, community engagement, and working with diverse community partners and organizations.

● Assist with identifying and prioritizing schools and child care facilities for lead testing based on need and using a health equity lens.
● Support outreach and communication with schools and child care facilities to increase awareness and participation.
● Develop and update educational materials and program resources.
● Provide technical assistance to facilities throughout the enrollment and testing process.
● Track program participation, outreach activities, and other key program metrics.
● Assist with data management, including developing and improving tools used to track program activities.
● Review program data to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
● Collaborate with the team on new ideas and strategies to strengthen the program.

You will be coached and mentored by the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Manager and work closely with the rest of the Lead Program team on projects and program activities.

● Strong, verbal and communication skills.
● Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Google Sites, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive.
● Time management, organization, planning and organizational skills
● Customer service skills

● Working towards a degree and strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
● Experience in program management or coordination including volunteer/internship and campus-based experience.
● Experience (including volunteer/internship), coursework, or interest in public health, children’s health, or environmental health

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

● Experience in Program planning and development
● Experience in health promotion and education, or health equity
● In-person and virtual public health outreach and engagement strategies
● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing steven.santiago@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.