Community Health Education Intern

Position Summary

This is a short-term, paid internship within the Ohio Center for Sex Education (OCSE) designed to provide hands-on experience in community health education and outreach at PPGOH. The intern will support education initiatives, community engagement, and program activities while gaining practical experience in public health and sexual health education.

Cultural Awareness

Cultural Awareness Associates are expected to demonstrate ethical and cultural awareness aligned with PPGOH’s In This Together ethos by: Treating all individuals with respect, empathy, and dignity Protecting confidentiality and sensitive information Valuing diverse cultures, identities, and lived experiences Seeking to understand the communities we serve and delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services Supporting equitable access to the highest attainable standard of health for all, regardless of background or identity

Duties And Responsibilities

• Visit outreach sites including businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, and community service agencies to establish referral relationships, partnerships, and outreach opportunities
• Promote PPGOH services and recruit patients/participants within designated grant-funded counties through health fairs, community events, and engagement with community resources
• Support education and outreach initiatives that reflect the cultural and linguistic needs of individuals living within the PPGOH service area
• Develop and deliver educational information on family planning, STD/STI prevention and treatment, and sexual health for adolescents and adults in school and community settings
• Provide client-centered reinforcement for health information using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
• Maintain awareness of demographic, cultural, and epidemiological trends affecting communities served
• Aid in planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating community health education and outreach activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records of education and outreach activities
• Collect and document participant feedback to support program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Assist with data entry and administrative support related to education programs and outreach activities
• Attend regular departmental meetings and assist with department projects

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Currently a student at a high school, college, or university and must be enrolled in classes at the time the internship begins
• Education and experience in reproductive health, human sexuality, adolescent development, and learning theory preferred
• Experience or training in the area of reproductive health, human sexuality, adolescent development, and learning theory preferred
• Self-motivation, self-direction, teamwork, and organizational skills are required
• Presentation and training skills are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellence in customer service
• Background in trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches

Work Schedule and Availability

• Schedules vary based on site assignments, community needs, and coverage requirements
• Hours could include evenings and Saturdays
• Open availability is required

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, community engagement activities, or project-related activities
• The ability to travel within the service area is required

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in-person across multiple locations based on community needs and operational priorities
• Regular and timely attendance at in-person and/or virtual meetings, trainings, and events is required
• The role requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer use and may involve frequent interruptions and time-sensitive demands
• Work involves exposure to confidential or sensitive information
• Schedules vary by assignment and will include evenings and Saturdays based on coverage needs
• This role requires adaptability, the ability to transition between locations and teams efficiently, and consistent attention to confidentiality and professionalism