Intern, Health Promotions

About the role

Working alongside members of the North Valley Rural Tobacco Project Team, the Health Promotions Intern will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to the mission of saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. The intern will assist the North Valley Tobacco Project in executing health promotion and tobacco prevention activities to gain experience in outreach, education, evaluation, health policy, and community organizing in the context of tobacco prevention. The intern will support Smokefree Multi‑Unit Housing and Smokefree Outdoor Air campaign efforts in Gridley (Butte County) and Marysville (Yuba County). In collaboration with the project team, the intern will attend community events, assist in data collection, and participate in workgroup meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the North Valley Tobacco Project in executing health promotion and tobacco prevention activities.
• Support Smokefree Multi‑Unit Housing and Smokefree Outdoor Air campaign efforts in Gridley (Butte County) and Marysville (Yuba County).
• Attend community events, assist in data collection, and participate in workgroup meetings.
• Gain experience in outreach, education, evaluation, health policy, and community organizing in the context of tobacco prevention.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Non‑Profit Management, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled at California State University Chico or Butte College.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in Public Health, Health Sciences, Advocacy, or Non‑profit Management.
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association.
• Ability to multitask, perform in a team environment, and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently.
• Reliable transportation.
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies).
• Abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping (smoke‑free workplace policy).

Skills

• Organization & Technical Skills: learn about the mission of the American Lung Association; gain technical training using Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Teams); attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Communications: understand communication strategies employed by the Lung Association; draft media materials such as press releases, fact sheets and briefing documents; compile media lists, calendars, and communications plans; contribute creative ideas for communication strategies related to events, programs and advocacy campaigns.
• Advocacy & Health Promotion: research and summarize public health facts and figures; identify, schedule, and participate in outreach and tabling events