Intern

State of South Dakota

About the Role

• Session: Summer (May - August)
• Agency: Department of Health
• Location: Sioux Falls
• Minimum Salary: $23.14
• Hiring Manager: Rachel Sehr

Position Description

This position will support the Department in its efforts to apply for initial public health accreditation within the Office of Infrastructure and Accreditation (OIA). The intern will have the opportunity to engage with multiple programs within the Department, including those within the OIA such as community engagement, workforce development, quality improvement, tribal relations, and population health.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively develop public and partner awareness communications.
• Develop reports.
• Develop resources.
• Develop trainings.
• Develop program recommendations.
• Develop initiatives related to infrastructure and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants should exhibit leadership.
• Applicants should possess an aptitude for critical and creative thinking.

Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.