Job Specifications
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range
$16.30 - $35.00 Hourly
Department
Health Department
Job Type
Intern
Exemption Status
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified)
March 04, 2026
The Opportunity
THIS WORK MATTERS!
We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
Multnomah County's Public Health Division is a vital resource for residents, working to promote physical and mental health, prevent disease and injury, and ensure access to essential health services. Some of our key functions and services include: preventing and controlling diseases, supporting maternal and child health, addressing mental health and substance use, ensuring environmental health, and promoting health equity.
The Built Environment and Climate Graduate Intern assists the Healthy Homes and Communities team in fulfilling core public health functions of promoting healthy land use and transportation planning and addressing health impacts of climate change.
As the Built Environment and Climate Graduate Intern, your work will include:
Assisting team members in gathering and analyzing information to accelerate the implementation of the Climate and Health Resilience Plan and built environment work plan.
Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, summarize findings in reports, and assist in gathering primary data.
Supporting team members in designing and implementing community engagement plans, which may include surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, and outreach events.
Preparing materials and coordinating events that help disseminate research and assessment findings.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: Enrollment in an accredited institution leading to a post-graduate degree or equivalent program
Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Training or experience in:
Public health, urban planning, or a related field
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Community engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening & Evaluation (required)
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed an incomplete application.
A completed online application.
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, why you are interested in the role
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, reference, and education checks
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Additional Details
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About the Company
At Multnomah County, our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents. We provide a wide array of essential services including: health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, passports, mental health and addiction services and more.
The county and its departments are governed by our non-partisan, publicly-elected Board of County Commissioners. The board is made up of four commissioners representing their respective dis...
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