Health - Public Health Prevention Internship

Summary: Multnomah County is seeking a Public Health Prevention Intern to support health promotion programs in the community. This internship focuses on community food access, youth engagement, and culturally responsive programming, including the planning and implementation of the People’s Farmers Market in Rockwood. Responsibilities: - Support planning, coordination, and implementation of the People’s Farmers Market in Rockwood - Support market-day operations, setup, and breakdown - Join PHP staff at community events such as Juneteenth, Reclaiming Black Joy, Pride NW, and Portland Parks & Recreation summer programs - Support outreach to promote food access programs and community resources - Assist in developing youth-centered activities related to food justice, nutrition, and community wellness at the People’s Farmers Market - Help facilitate youth engagement workshops, listening sessions, or creative projects - Promote safe and welcoming “third spaces” for young people - Collaborate with youth advisory groups when applicable - Review and provide feedback on outreach materials, trainings and educational resources - Support Staff in developing culturally responsive programming - Support distribution of flyers, social media content, and promotional materials - Assist with documenting People’s Farmers market activities through photos, stories, and reports - Help collect community feedback and testimonials - Support short-term outreach campaigns focused on food access and youth engagement - Review policies related to farmers markets, SNAP and Double Up food Ducks Participation - Support evaluation of barriers to participation (permits, fees, transportation, language access, etc) - Help identify policy and system level opportunities to strengthen community food programs - Assist with tracking attendance and community engagement - Support survey development and data collection for market evaluation - Contribute to summary reports and recommendations Required Qualifications: - Candidates should have completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university academic institution - Pursuing degree in public health, health-related including social service, and communications - Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values Required Skills: Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Youth Engagement, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Policy Research, Outreach, Social Media Content Distribution, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Engagement Benefits: TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.