Heat Response and Relief Undergraduate Intern

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $17

About The Position

Pima County Health Department (PCHD) is offering eight (8) paid summer internship positions of up to 400 hours each, providing aspiring public health professionals with valuable hands-on experience. This grant-funded temporary position represents one of eight (8) internship opportunities. The internship will run from 5/18/2026 - 7/31/2026. For students seeking academic credit with this internship, an active Affiliation Agreement between the academic institution and Pima County Health Department must already be established. Housing will be offered to students for the duration of the internship. The Heat Response and Relief Intern will assist with the operation, evaluation, and planning of heat relief efforts before, during and after the heat season in Tucson, AZ. This role involves working with community partners, gathering data on cooling center effectiveness, and supporting outreach efforts. The intern will also help prepare for the next heat season by improving training materials, strengthening partnerships, and identifying resource needs. This classification is in unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a four-year degree program as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with an institution that has an active Affiliation agreement with PCHD.
• Majoring in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or related fields.
• Commit to intern a minimum of 400 hours between the dates of 05/18/2026 - 07/31/2026.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
• Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in community service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, evaluation, and planning of heat relief efforts before, during and after the heat season in Tucson, AZ.
• Work with community partners.
• Gather data on cooling center effectiveness.
• Support outreach efforts.
• Help prepare for the next heat season by improving training materials, strengthening partnerships, and identifying resource needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern