Overdose Data To Action Evaluation Intern

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom! At ADHS we support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees. You would be a great fit if you have excelled in courses such as such as program evaluation epidemiology research methods data analysis GIS/mapping or community health.

In this role you will be responsible for supporting applied program evaluation and overdose prevention activities including analyzing quantitative and qualitative data developing and maintaining a statewide naloxone distribution map and evaluating naloxone vending machine and peer navigation initiatives.

You will work with program partners community members and people with lived and living experience to better understand program reach accessibility barriers and opportunities for improvement.

You will also help translate evaluation findings into meaningful reports presentations maps and data visualizations for public health partners leadership and communities.

You will be coached and mentored by the Bureau Chief for Assessment and Evaluation and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

Strong verbal and communication skills.
Interest in public health program evaluation and overdose prevention
Time management organization planning and problem solving skills.
Experience with data analysis Excel statistical software or GIS/mapping tools is a plus.

Working toward a degree with a strong desire to apply learning beyond the classroom
Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools and systems
Creative and curious with an interest in solving real-world public health challenges
Self-motivated and persistent when working through complex problems
Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
Comfortable collaborating with community partners and diverse stakeholdersTech savvy creative curious persistent!

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Hands-on experience in applied public health evaluation
Experience in overdose prevention and harm reduction
Skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience developing maps and data visualizations
Skills in community and stakeholder engagement
Experience translating findings into reports presentations and actionable recommendations

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.