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Compensation Range $0.00 - $0.00 -- Job Description Summary Open Continuous Pay rate: $25.00 per hour This internship will focus on supporting WCDPHE to complete the qualitative evaluation for the Health Department’s Mobile Unit. The qualitative evaluation will investigate the value and impact of the Mobile Unit through storytelling and key informant interviews with partners who have requested and hosted the Mobile Unit for their clients in 2025. This evaluation will provide a narrative on the impact of the Mobile Unit that will be combined with the reach and customer experience data to provide a holistic view of the Unit’s benefit. The qualitative evaluation modality will be key informant style data collection from community partners – organizations we’ve worked with to bring the Mobile Unit to their clients. Below are the activities the intern will undertake to complete the Mobile Unit evaluation. This position is for a current Masters of Public Health Student ONLY. Only a student currently enrolled in an MPH program will be considered. This internship is part time for a total of 150 hours and will begin in January. -- Job Description Applied Public Health Project Work – 100% Conduct applied public health work which may be in support of assigned practicum, capstone, and/or internship projects. Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations. Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements, when applicable, and departmental objectives. Program Support & Operations Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities. Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects. Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity. Data, Analysis & Evaluation Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs. Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication. Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information. Community & Stakeholder Engagement Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope. Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work. Professional & Academic Integration Coordinate practicum, capstone or internship requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors, if applicable. Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities. Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, and adherence to County policies. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Phase 1 - Planning Activity 1.1: Define Evaluation Goals & Key Questions What themes should be explored (e.g., access to care, trust-building, community reach)? What does success look like from the perspective of our partners? Activity 1.2: Develop Interview Protocols Create semi-structured interview guides tailored to each partner type Phase 2 – Data Collection Phase Activity 2.1: Conduct Interviews Format: In-person or virtual interviews (30–60 minutes) Participants: Key staff from partner organizations who directly interacted with the Mobile Unit Goal: 8-10 interviews Activity 2.2: Transcribe and Organize Data Transcribe interviews Organize data by partner and theme Phase 3 – Analysis Activity 3.1: Thematic Coding Identify recurring themes, values, and impact narratives Activity 3.2: Story Synthesis Create narrative case studies by partner type Highlight key quotes, outcomes, and emotional resonance Activity 3.3: Share Back with Partners Validate findings with partners before finalizing Phase 4 - Reporting & Use Activity 4.1: Create a Story-Based Evaluation Report Combine narrative with thematic insights Use visuals, quotes, and partner logos to enhance storytelling -- Required Qualifications Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited Master s Degree Program related to Public Health. Must be a current student. Preferred Work Experience Prior experience in public health, healthcare, community-based programs, research, or governmental settings. Experience with data collection, analysis, or evaluation through coursework, projects, or employment. Experience supporting community outreach, health education, or program implementation. Experience working in team-based or interdisciplinary environments. -- Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered: weld.gov -- Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources weld.gov or (970) 400-4234 .

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Compensation Range $0.00 - $0.00 --
Job Description Summary Open Continuous
Pay rate: $25.00 per hour
This position is for a current Masters of Public Health Student ONLY. Only a student currently enrolled in an MPH program will be considered.
This internship is part time for a total of 150 hours and will begin in January. --
Job Description Applied Public Health Project Work – 100%
Conduct applied public health work which may be in support of assigned practicum, capstone, and/or internship projects.
Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations.
Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements, when applicable, and departmental objectives.
Program Support & Operations
Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities.
Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects.
Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity.
Data, Analysis & Evaluation
Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs.
Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication.
Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope.
Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work.
Professional & Academic Integration
Coordinate practicum, capstone or internship requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors, if applicable.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities.

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