What are the responsibilities and job description for the UPAID Internship - IPLAN INTERN Spring 2027 position at CHAMPAIGN-URBANA PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT?
IPLAN INTERN Spring 2027
The Illinois Project for the Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) is a community driven process which addresses the current public health landscape, identifies areas of health improvement needed, develops, and carries out strategies to meet the needs of the community’s health.
The IPLAN intern will be working directly with the county-wide health planning process of Champaign County. Interns will be able to actively participate in public health from behind the scenes working on creating long-term solutions for priority health concerns including:
- Active Living
- Healthy Eating
- Food Environment
- Maternal and Child Health
- Health and Aging
- Substance Use
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Violence Prevention / Trauma Resilience
- Income/Poverty
- Obesity
IPLAN interns, in collaboration with the IPLAN Coordinator, will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, and sharing up to date statistics, relevant webinars, grant proposals, and other evidence-based information on above listed priority areas of health.
IPLAN Interns will meet with at least 3 community leaders or subject matter experts during the internship to expand the community understanding of the above listed health priorities.
Currently Seeking up to 3 Interns for Spring 2027. Position will be listed until filled.