HEART Initiative Health & Wellness Intern

Overview

The Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, and Teaching Initiative (HEART) is a cutting-edge program through Utah State University Extension, aligned with National Cooperative Extension's essential focus area in health and wellness. HEART serves as a model for how Extension can partner with communities to address health and wellness needs, bringing unique academic resources into the community to address the opioid epidemic and other pressing public health issues. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Utah State University faculty to plan, organize, promote, coordinate, and supervise community outreach and engagement activities, including the Fall 2026 Take Back Day and other local events such as Family Field Days, Recovery Day, and Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walks.
• Participate in team meetings, document meeting notes, assist with event planning, and support related project activities.
• Conduct research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor, including data collection, transcription, organization, and analysis.
• Develop and publish educational and informational materials, including fact sheets, resource guides, presentations, social media content, reports, policy briefs, and journal article contributions based on identified community needs.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of research findings and program outcomes to stakeholders and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program, research, and outreach objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable access to transportation to and from work sites.
• Desire to help others and contribute positively to the community.
• Exceptional listening, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and multicultural settings.
• Team-oriented with a proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with colleagues, community members, and partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, manage, and balance multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and responsible with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work assignments, and community needs.
• Willingness to learn new skills, techniques, and professional practices.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

This position requires occasional in-person responsibilities within Carbon and Emery Counties. Please indicate in your application whether you are able and willing to meet this requirement. Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Pay

$15.00/hour

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