Public Health Intern

Healthix

. Conduct outreach to community-based organizations, public health organizations, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, advocacy groups, and other community partners .

Posted 9/29/2026internshipNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in assessing community health needs and disparities, with a focus on health equity and access. Engages effectively with diverse populations and community organizations to gather insights and support public health initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Health ResearchCommunity OutreachData AnalysisHealth EquityStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisCommunity Health AssessmentHealthcare Utilization Review

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsOrganizational SkillsInitiativeProfessionalismCuriosity

Industry Keywords

Health EquityMaternal HealthBehavioral HealthSocial Drivers of HealthCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct outreach to community-based organizations, public health organizations, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, advocacy groups, and other community partners
Attend community meetings, health events, coalition meetings, forums, and outreach activities throughout New York City
Build relationships with community partners and learn from organizations serving diverse populations
Gather qualitative information about community health needs, barriers to care, available services, resource gaps, and emerging concerns
Identify organizations and community resources that could become Healthix partners
Document outreach, stakeholder feedback, community observations, and collaboration opportunities
Research healthcare needs, public health trends, community resources, and social drivers of health affecting New York communities
Assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis of healthcare and public health data and community experiences
Identify disparities between community healthcare needs and service or resource availability
Review demographic, population health, healthcare utilization, community resource, and other relevant datasets
Assist with developing community profiles, resource maps, summaries, presentations, and reports
Translate findings into clear stories and insights supporting the annual Community Impact and Public Health Preparedness Report
Support initiatives involving maternal and infant health equity, behavioral and mental health, health equity and access, and social drivers of health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public Health, Community Health, Population Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong interest in health equity, community health, maternal health, behavioral or mental health, healthcare access, or social drivers of health
Comfortable engaging with people from different communities, backgrounds, and organizations
Strong communication, listening, research, and organizational skills
Interest in working with data and developing analytical skills
Comfortable conducting field-based outreach and traveling throughout New York City
Initiative, professionalism, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods and communities, additional language skills, prior community service or volunteer experience, and familiarity with public health research or data are highly valued but not required