WHO WE ARE

Wayne County is located along the Detroit River and is the 13th most populous county in the United States. Wayne County is rich in history, culture, arts, and world-class amenities, it is home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theater, Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford, and dozens of theaters, art galleries and concert halls. We are also home to major universities including Wayne State, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Detroit. We have several award-winning secondary and primary schools, as well as numerous community colleges and vocational schools.

We take pride in being one of the most diverse counties in the United States; a place where different cultures come together in harmony for the betterment of all.

JOIN OUR TEAM

JOB SUMMARY

Wayne County's Health, Human, and Veterans Services Department (HHVS) seeks motivated, dedicated interns to join our Health Fellows Internship. This program offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of health and human services and positively impact our community's health. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, the intern will contribute to real-world projects and initiatives. The internship is eight (8) weeks and will begin June 3, and end July 31, 2024.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program or graduate program in public health, public health administration, healthcare or healthcare administration, public policy, social work, or a related field.

Experience:

• Strong interest in health and human services and a desire to make a difference in the community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new challenges.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.