Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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05/31/2023

Community Tobacco Prevention Intern

Franklin County Public Health

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The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

NOW HIRING: Community Tobacco Prevention Intern

(Part-time, temporary positions)

(Effective start date of the Intern job role will be in June 2023)

The Community Tobacco Prevention Intern contributes to the advancement and/or improvement of the health of Central Ohioans through increased local tobacco prevention, cessation, and education efforts. This position will work with and support the FCPH Tobacco Prevention Coordinator in their work with local communities and stakeholders in increasing and improving tobacco prevention policies, provide cessation services and assist in supporting the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation grant through the Ohio Department of Health,   

Duties Include:

• Serve as a member of local tobacco prevention related coalitions and/or serve in other regional tobacco initiatives or groups.
• Assists in identifying local health resources that could assist in tobacco prevention and the ODH tobacco grant deliverables.
• Support the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator in the creating and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders to promote tobacco free policies, and as they present model policies to stakeholders and local communities.
• Assist in writing, editing, and collecting documentation to assure full compliance with grant deliverable outcomes.
• Researches and identifies additional tobacco prevention or cessation funding sources as applicable or appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in public health, health, public administration, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, or related field.
• Any Tobacco-related work experience a plus.
• Facilitation and public speaking experience a plus.
• Familiar with grants.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through FCPH’s provider; some evening and weekend hours required.  
• Non-smoker/ non-tobacco user.

Hiring Wage: $15.00 per/hour. This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position.  

Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or email materials to FCPHjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with the subject ‘Community Tobacco Prevention Intern’

Deadline for Applying: External applicants - Until filled        

No phone calls please.  This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work. All FCPH Employees must be fully vaccinated (one or two doses depending on COVID-19 vaccination type) by November 23, 2021 unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Revathy Deivasigamani, HR Generalist at revathydeivasigamani@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

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