Public Health Intern - WIC Outreach at Cabarrus Health Alliance – Kannapolis, North Carolina

This is an unpaid internship.

The WIC Outreach intern supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of community-based health initiatives, with a focus on maternal and child health, nutrition, and health education. This role involves direct community engagement, administrative support, and data management to ensure the effective delivery and evaluation of health programs. The ideal candidate is community-oriented, detail-focused, and passionate about promoting health equity.

Illustrative Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of community health programs focused on maternal and child health, nutrition, and health education
• Support outreach efforts by preparing educational materials, attending community events, and engaging with families and community members
• Conduct basic data collection, entry, and analysis to support program evaluation and reporting
• Collaborate with team members and community partners to promote health equity and improve access to health resources
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions with clients and community members
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling, documentation, and communication with stakeholders as needed

Education/Experience: Currently pursuing or completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Education, Community Health, Social Work, or a related field. Coursework or experience in maternal & child health, nutrition, or public health

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of community health, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health education. Awareness of factors affecting health disparities and strategies to promote equitable access to care. Familiarity with local health and social service organizations and how to connect individuals to appropriate resources. Basic knowledge of data gathering methods, entry, and interpretation for program monitoring and reporting. Strong verbal and written communication for engaging with diverse community members and stakeholders. Ability to build trust and rapport with families, community partners, and team members.

Time Commitment: 10-20 hours/week

Benefits for Intern: The intern will gain meaningful experience that supports both professional development and career readiness. The key benefits will include:

• Real world public health experience
• Skill development in outreach and engagement
• Exposure to maternal and child health programming
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Professional networking

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments

CHA does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.