Public Health Research Intern

About the Role

The Public Health Research Intern will support ongoing community health projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation. This is a volunteer internship role with a hybrid schedule that combines visiting Harrisburg and most work from home. Research tools and transportation are available through HCL. The internship will work with your university.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews.
• Assist with survey development.
• Assist with interview or focus group preparation.
• Assist with data entry.
• Prepare reports, infographics, presentations, and other materials that summarize findings for internal teams and community partners.
• Coordinate with community organizations.
• Track project timelines.
• Support evaluation activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfort with data tools such as spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets).
• Willingness to learn basic data analysis methods.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in public health, community health, epidemiology, or a related field, gained through coursework or prior experience.
• Ability to conduct basic research activities, including literature reviews, survey or interview support, and accurate data entry and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear summaries, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow project protocols.
• Demonstrated interest in community-based work and the social and environmental factors that influence health.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with team members and community partners, and to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s program in public health, health sciences, social sciences, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).