Healthy Cabarrus Internship bei Cabarrus Health Alliance

This is an unpaid internship.

This internship position is designed to enrich the learning experience of students interested in public health and community health planning initiatives. The Healthy Cabarrus Intern will participate in the community health needs assessment (CHNA) process for Cabarrus County and related initiatives collaborating with CHA staff, governmental agencies, community stakeholders, elected officials, and community partners. 

Illustrative Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Support the coordination and facilitation of CHNA advisory board meetings
• Contribute for community health action planning by helping align identified priority needs with strategies and resources
• Collaborate with community partners on various community coalitions and task forces related to identified priority areas in the county
• Assist with finalizing the CHNA report, including organizing data, editing content, and preparing materials for publication
• Participate in CHNA Regional Collaborative meetings and related regional initiatives

Education/Experience: Enrolled in an educational program seeking a degree in public health or related field. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Must have strong interest in community health and CHNA process
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer word processing proficiency
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills

Time Commitment:   

• 240 hours during Spring Semester 2026
• An average of 20 hours per week
• Work hours within normal operating hours (8am-5pm, M-F) on-site with occasional nights/weekend events

Benefits for Intern:  

• Opportunity to engage with multi-sector community and government leaders to identify and address health needs
• Develop critical thinking skills and knowledge of public health, principles and practices of community health assessments, coalition building and public health programming
• Establish a base knowledge of Public Health 3.0 principles 

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 on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, 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 members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.