DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Hybrid)

Hourly Rate: $15.40-$24.20 (DOE)

Grade: 4

The AZPCBP intern will join our team for ~ 52 weeks, working 5-10 hours each week.


Start date - As soon as you’re ready we can accommodate your class schedule so that you may work during business hours.


You will need to upload a copy of your resume, transcripts and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for this position, must have a current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom!
At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees.

In this role, the intern will actively support the promotion, education, and logistics of the Arizona Public Cord Blood Program through the following key activities:

● Assist in the planning and coordination of the program's annual conference, including managing event information, developing marketing materials, and engaging participants.

● Prepare written content for public health websites, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, FAQ documents, and social media platforms.

● Translate scientific and medical information regarding cord blood banking and donation into clear, accessible, and culturally responsive content for diverse audiences (students, clinicians, expectant mothers, and community members).

● Research promotional event opportunities across the state and draft exhibitor applications.

● Coordinate booth logistics, maintain and restock tabling kits and promotional supplies, and staff informational tables at various community and professional conferences.

● Update language, visuals, and design elements for educational brochures, flyers, and digital marketing materials.

● Represent the Arizona Public Cord Blood Program professionally at outreach functions, effectively communicating the donation process and health benefits.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to varied audiences.

● Coursework or active study in Public Health, Health Communication, Science Communication, Journalism, Health Administration, Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Nursing, Patient Care, or related fields.

● Ability to translate technical, medical, or scientific terminology into accessible public health content.

● Proficiency with digital tools, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive), Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva/graphic design tools, social media, and web content software.

● Strong organizational, time management, planning, and event coordination skills.

● Experience in customer service, event volunteering, campus leadership, or community engagement.

● Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program with a strong desire to develop professional skills in public health and health communication.
● Tech savvy, creative, curious, persistent, and proactive!

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

● Comprehensive understanding of public cord blood banking operations, from eligibility and collection, to registry and clinical transplant utility.
● Insight into non-profit and public health program administration, outreach strategy, grant operations, and community partnership development.
● Practical, portfolio-ready experience in health communication, content development, graphic design, social media strategy, and web messaging.
● Hands-on skills in event coordination, public speaking, booth management, and stakeholder engagement.
● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing steven.santiago@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.