Student Internship Opportunities

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The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) is an Academic Health Department committed to supporting the next generation of public health professionals. Our internships give college students practical, hands-on experience in public health, whether you’re exploring the field, assisting with a project, or completing a capstone or practicum experience. Our staff are here to guide your learning, build your skills, and help you make a meaningful impact in Weld County. To be eligible as an intern, you must be enrolled in a college or university program or a recent graduate. Features of our internship program include:

  • Hybrid and in-person options
  • Seasonal or temporary employment
  • Shadowing and project-based opportunities
  • Flexible start and end dates
  • Program staff will work with interns to align internship tasks with agency needs and university program requirements

Types of Internships

WCDPHE offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across a variety of public health and related degree programs. Paid internship and/or temporary employment opportunities vary and will be posted on our main hiring website via Workday. Unpaid internships, shadowing experiences, and practicum or capstone projects may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Steps for a WCDPHE Internship

Internship opportunities will be shared as they become available. If none are posted on the View Available Opportunities tab, please complete the Student Internship Interest Form to share your interest in an internship with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Someone will contact you if an opportunity becomes available.

  1. Confirm your eligibility

    Consider whether or not you are interested in education credit opportunities. This will vary depending on your program of study and available WCDPHE opportunities.

  2. Explore your interests. Click the links below to learn more about each division and their programs
  • The Public Health Services Division The Public Health Services Division provides clinical and community-based services that promote health, prevent disease, and improve access to care. Programs include immunizations, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, community health nursing, and mobile health services.
  • Environmental Health Services: The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for performing inspections, investigations, and evaluations to ensure compliance with local ordinances and state statutes to preserve and perpetuate a healthy environment.
  • Community Health: The Community Health division incorporates education, prevention, and data collection and analysis in coordination with partner agencies to improve quality of life in Weld County. Internship opportunities offer hands‑on experience in delivering health education through programs such as the Heart of Weld Diabetes Prevention Program and cooking classes with Weld’s Healthy Plate as well as prevention activities with Weld’s Tobacco Team and the Healthy Eating Active Living program. Interns could also join the Mobile Unit to support health screenings and outreach across the county. Those interested in data can assist with collecting and analyzing survey data, building dashboards, and gaining experience in program evaluation.

3. Submit an application or contact us to learn more.

 

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WCDPHE Internship Opportunity

Email: hsmith@weld.gov

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