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Health Department Intern #NC-1625-0209

Date Opened
Monday, October 26, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
Health Department
Salary
  • $16.94/hour
Employment Type
  • Seasonal
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Introduction

CITY OF WATERBURY
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
For an
INTERN - PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator, this position supports the Waterbury Health Department’s (WHD) preparedness for natural and man-made emergencies, heat- and cold weather events. The intern will support the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator to achieve deliverables of public health emergency preparedness grants. This position will assist with outreach to specific vulnerable communities of residents in Waterbury such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, unhoused residents, children and those living in poor quality housing.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Assist with recruitment and coordination of lay and medical volunteers to assist with local and regional response to public health emergencies and particularly the implementation of mass vaccination clinics, mass dispensary events, and mass casualty response efforts; Participate in and assist with drills of local, regional and state public health emergency response plans and actions: Develop written communications and resources for the public, the media, and policy makers on issues of public health emergency preparedness, response and bioterrorism; Apply for additional funding to support and expand emergency preparedness and response-related programming; Prepare grant progress and other reports as directed; Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of public health preparedness; Conduct outreach to vulnerable populations using standardized curricula to promote emergency preparedness among residents; Table at events where preparedness materials could be effectively distributed to residents; Conduct training in the community on emergency preparedness basics for vulnerable populations; Assist in the collection of information through public meetings, focus groups, surveys and other data collection mechanisms to gauge learning needs of the public, get feedback on emergency response plans and preparedness materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills; Training and experience in risk communication skills; Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft 365 tools such as Teams, Forms, and Power Automate. Experience with website management a plus: Ability to organize and facilitate groups and work collaboratively with diverse organizations; Ability to develop and conduct training programs; Willingness to follow the chain of command, take direction and work independently.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a health science, public health, emergency management, public administration, health education, communications, organizational management or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience responding to a public health emergency or working with emergency response systems of care (Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Technician, 911 operations, etc.) or other crisis management experience desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with access to a motor vehicle and current motor vehicle insurance coverage

SPECIAL NOTE

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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