Engagement and Outreach Internship – College to County Intern 2026 Health Department

Job Description

Engagement and Outreach Internship – College to County Intern 2026 Health Department

This internship opportunity is for an Engagement and Outreach Intern within the Health Department, specifically supporting the Student Health Center (SHC) program’s School and Community Engagement (SCE) Team.

About the Student Health Center (SHC) Program

The Student Health Center (SHC) program operates clinics in nine high schools across five school districts in Multnomah County. Its mission is to facilitate access to comprehensive preventive, primary, behavioral, and mental health care for school-age youth (ages 5-18) who live or attend school in Multnomah County. The program collaborates with school and community partners to promote holistic health (whole community, whole school, and whole child) and actively empowers youth voice through Student Health Action Councils at its high school SHC sites.

This internship specifically supports the School and Community Engagement (SCE) Team by assisting with communications and marketing efforts. The goal is to disseminate crucial information about the clinics and health resources to increase utilization of services among families and participating school districts. The intern will be under the direct supervision of the Student Health Center Communications Coordinator and will work closely with the School and Engagement Team throughout the summer.

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary College Intern
• Department: Health Department
• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Closing Date: April 09, 2026 (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified)
• Duration: Summer 2026 – 12 weeks (June 2 – August 29, 2025 – Note: Dates provided in source are conflicting, assuming 2026 for consistency with closing date.)
• Hours: 32-40 hours a week
• Pay Rate: $24 per hour (Note: This is specified for this opportunity, overriding the general range)
• Physical Location: Gateway, 2nd Floor, 10317 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
• Telework: Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office)

Intern Responsibilities

• Create and distribute content and graphics for various platforms including flyers, infographics, social media, and the program’s website.
• Assist with and facilitate outreach and engagement activities targeting middle and elementary schools to increase school and family utilization of SHC services.
• Attend meetings with the SCE team, contributing to the understanding of deliverables and assisting with their implementation.
• Assist with ordering and distributing promotional items (swag) to clinics and teams for use at community events.
• Perform other administrative tasks and help organize and maintain supplies and equipment.

Learning Opportunities

This internship provides a valuable opportunity for the intern to:

• Engage directly in school-based public health communications and marketing.
• Receive relevant training.
• Network and partner with employees from the health department, schools, and community-based organizations.
• Apply relevant concepts and skills acquired from their coursework in a practical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in a relevant field (e.g., public health and/or health communications).
• Communication Skills: Strong external and internal written and verbal communication skills.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
• Initiative: Ability to take initiative and proactively suggest ideas to advance work.
• Graphic Design: Interest in and ability to learn beginning graphic design.
• Commitment: Ability to commit to 32-40 hours per week.
• Diversity Experience (Preferred): Candidates with professional and/or lived experience with diverse, marginalized communities are preferred.
• Background Check: Finalists must pass a background check.
• Transportation (Preferred): Access to a personal vehicle is preferred. TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.

Important Application Information

• In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter, and other application materials.
• Eligibility requirements and more details can be found on the College to County website.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Multnomah County, diversity is valued and supported to create a culture of dignity and respect. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and requests priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review the veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is gladly provided to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

• Recruiter: Yulee Kim-Whetstone
• Email: yulee.kimwhetstone@multco.us
• Phone: +1 (971) 349-0804

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.