Intern, Disaster Health

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Our Values

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Department

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Disaster Health Supervisor, assists the Disaster Health team in programmatic activities related to all-hazards readiness. The position supports the Disaster Health portfolio in projects to improve preparedness and response efforts for all-hazards including project management, coordination, and meeting management.

Schedule This position is hybrid, with both in-person and remote days.

April - June- The intern must commit to 10-15 hours per week. Hours are primarily scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Schedules are flexible and can be arranged to accommodate school/work schedules.

June - August- The intern must commit to 40-hours per week. Hours are primarily scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

Essential Functions:

• Assist the disaster health team with activities related to operational readiness, including training and education, exercises, and plan development. (30%)
• Balance a wide variety of day-to-day tasks with long term projects. (25%)
• Develop and curate materials for presentations, trainings and education, and communications. (20%)
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required and current enrollment in a master's program in health sciences, emergency management, public health, or public administration required. Required

Work Experience:

• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 prior to start. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Time management and critical thinking skills.
• "Self-starter" that takes initiative and is proactive in responsibilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

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Work Type

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.