IPP Interns Summer 2026

Description Click HERE for Video Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Responsibilities Description: The Injury Prevention Program is housed within the Division of Health Protection in the Georgia Department of Public Health. Our mission is to prevent injuries by empowering state and local coalitions through the provision of data, training, and leadership, and the leveraging of resources for prevention programs. Qualifications: This Injury Prevention Program internship position is designed to provide practical work experience and broad exposure to the field of injury and violence prevention, public health research, and program implementation. The position supports the injury prevention program coordinators by assisting with meeting facilitation, partner follow-up, program evaluation, and data updates to support the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) program. The intern will have the opportunity to:

• Ability to support data entry and data cleaning processes
• Experience or strong interest in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing findings
• Capacity to present findings to diverse partners and stakeholders
• Ability to plan and implement educational webinars or presentations
• Ability to work remotely and independently
• Experience or demonstrated interest in grant writing

Attributes:

• Interest and willingness to learn more about public health, specifically injury and violence prevention
• Ability to think creatively and problem solve
• Effectively communicates with team members, supervisors, and partners
• Organized and dependable

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Assist in benchmarking "best practices" in injury and violence prevention, specifically around shared/risk protective factors, conducting literature searches, and synthesize the findings
• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of injury and violence prevention projects
• Attend various meetings with program managers and department heads
• Support team in organizing and managing digital files related to public health messaging
• Communicate and present at meetings and other recognized avenues as appropriate
• Develop educational materials and tool kits based on identified needs
• Participate in meetings and events as needed
• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational seminars and workshops on injury and violence prevention
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain proficiency and experience in Injury and Violence Prevention topic areas
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council Apply tot his job Apply To this Job