External Affairs Intern
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):
The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
The Office of the Commissioner at the Indiana State Department of Health provides support for all areas of the Department, including, but not limited to, the opioid epidemic, infectious disease prevention, immunizations, trauma and injury prevention, and infant mortality. The office champions inter-professional collaboration, data collection and sharing, community engagement, mobilization, and programmatic inclusion of public health issues as means by which to engage community and governmental partners in prevention efforts across Indiana. The intern will report to the Director of Legislative and External Affairs to experience policy making and advocacy in a public health setting. The intern would have the opportunity to actively participate in the following activities:
• Learning the legislative process including tracking of legislation
• Assist with scheduling meetings and note taking
• Assist in creating and editing communication with stakeholders
• Assist in planning Public Health Day
• Attend meetings with staff
This is a spring internship. Hours are flexible; however, a commitment of approximately 10-20 hours/week is preferable. Start and end dates are flexible; however, a minimum commitment of three months is preferable.
Hourly Rate:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
What You'll Need for Success:
Interest in public health, health education, event management, legislative affairs or related area
Outstanding organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work independently
Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to be flexible, multitask, and prioritize
Strong customer service skills
Familiarity with Excel databases
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
