Health - Engagement and Outreach Internship
Multnomah County, Portland, OR, United States
Opportunity Overview
Engagement and Outreach Internship – College to County Intern 2026 Health Department. This internship supports communications and marketing for the School and Community Engagement (SCE) Team to increase awareness and utilization of health services among families and participating school districts. The intern works under the direction of the Student Health Center Communications Coordinator and collaborates with the School and Engagement Team during the summer. Details
Pay Range:
$16.30 - $30.00 Hourly Department:
Health Department Job Type:
Intern Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date:
April 09, 2026 Duration:
Summer 2026 – 12 weeks (June 2 – Aug 29, 2025) Hours:
32-40 hours per week Telework:
Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office) Location:
Gateway, 2nd Floor, 10317 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97216 Internship Focus
This position prefers the intern to travel via car. The Student Health Center (SHC) program operates clinics in nine high schools across Multnomah County and provides preventive, primary, behavioral and mental health care. The internship will support communications and marketing for the SHC program to increase information sharing and utilization of health resources among families and school districts. Intern Responsibilities
Create and distribute content and graphics for flyers, infographics, social media and the website Assist with and facilitate middle and elementary school outreach and engagement to increase utilization of services Attend meetings with the SCE team, understand deliverables, and contribute to implementation Assist with ordering and distributing swag for clinics and teams at community events Perform other administrative tasks and help organize and maintain supplies and equipment Learning Opportunities
The intern will engage in school-based public health communications and marketing, receive training, network with employees from the health department, schools, and community-based organizations, and apply concepts from coursework. Qualifications
Enrolled or plan to enroll in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in a relevant field (e.g., public health and/or health communications) Strong external and internal written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team Ability to take initiative and proactively suggest ideas to advance work Interest in and ability to learn graphic design Ability to commit to 32-40 hours per week Preference for candidates with professional and/or lived experience with diverse, marginalized communities Finalists must pass a background check Access to a personal vehicle is preferred Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Diversity and Inclusion: Multnomah County values diversity and maintains an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and may request priority referrals for protected veterans. Veterans’ Preference applies under Oregon Law. Reasonable accommodation is available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the recruiter in advance to request assistance. Telecommunications Relay Service is available at 711 for individuals with hearing or speech impairments.
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Engagement and Outreach Internship – College to County Intern 2026 Health Department. This internship supports communications and marketing for the School and Community Engagement (SCE) Team to increase awareness and utilization of health services among families and participating school districts. The intern works under the direction of the Student Health Center Communications Coordinator and collaborates with the School and Engagement Team during the summer. Details
Pay Range:
$16.30 - $30.00 Hourly Department:
Health Department Job Type:
Intern Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date:
April 09, 2026 Duration:
Summer 2026 – 12 weeks (June 2 – Aug 29, 2025) Hours:
32-40 hours per week Telework:
Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office) Location:
Gateway, 2nd Floor, 10317 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97216 Internship Focus
This position prefers the intern to travel via car. The Student Health Center (SHC) program operates clinics in nine high schools across Multnomah County and provides preventive, primary, behavioral and mental health care. The internship will support communications and marketing for the SHC program to increase information sharing and utilization of health resources among families and school districts. Intern Responsibilities
Create and distribute content and graphics for flyers, infographics, social media and the website Assist with and facilitate middle and elementary school outreach and engagement to increase utilization of services Attend meetings with the SCE team, understand deliverables, and contribute to implementation Assist with ordering and distributing swag for clinics and teams at community events Perform other administrative tasks and help organize and maintain supplies and equipment Learning Opportunities
The intern will engage in school-based public health communications and marketing, receive training, network with employees from the health department, schools, and community-based organizations, and apply concepts from coursework. Qualifications
Enrolled or plan to enroll in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in a relevant field (e.g., public health and/or health communications) Strong external and internal written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team Ability to take initiative and proactively suggest ideas to advance work Interest in and ability to learn graphic design Ability to commit to 32-40 hours per week Preference for candidates with professional and/or lived experience with diverse, marginalized communities Finalists must pass a background check Access to a personal vehicle is preferred Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Diversity and Inclusion: Multnomah County values diversity and maintains an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and may request priority referrals for protected veterans. Veterans’ Preference applies under Oregon Law. Reasonable accommodation is available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the recruiter in advance to request assistance. Telecommunications Relay Service is available at 711 for individuals with hearing or speech impairments.
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