How to hire a community health internship

How to hire a community health internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step community health internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a community health internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new community health internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The community health internship hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A community health internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, community health interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of community health internship salaries for various roles:

   Type of Community Health Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Community Health Internship	Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities... Show more	$11-21
   Internship Coordinator	Internship coordinators typically work in an organization's human resource (HR) department and act as the internship program director. They are responsible for developing and implementing an internship program... Show more	$14-28
   Health Educator	A health educator is responsible for promoting a healthy lifestyle and wellness by developing programs and practices to improve an individual's physical, emotional, and mental condition, recommending a various approach to deal with stress and anxiety, and other situations affecting the clients' behaviors. Health educators record the clients' progress, educate them about healthy strategies and approaches, and coordinate with other health specialists and medical professionals on disseminating health information... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Mental Health
   • Public Health
   • Substance Abuse
   • Intake Assessments
   • Crisis Intervention
   • PowerPoint
   • Group Therapy Sessions
   • Community Health
   • Patient Care
   • Veterans
   • Data Collection
   • Community Resources
   • Health Education Programs

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage large databases, analyze records, perform literature reviews, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and interpret data for publication.
   • Implement state-mandated curriculum on sexual education, STI prevention, and unplan pregnancy prevention to teens and young adults.
   • Provide culturally sensitive STI prevention counseling and connect individuals with a positive HIV diagnosis to treatment and support services.
   • Perform a variety of clinical tasks including obtaining vitals, patient history, and preparing patients for chiropractic manipulative therapy.
   • Administer individual psychotherapy and intake evaluations to patients seeking behavioral health services in outpatient clinic for homeless men and women.
   • Manage large databases, analyze records, perform literature reviews, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and interpret data for publication.

   More community health internship duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the community health internship job description is a good way to get more applicants. A community health internship salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a community health internship in Ohio may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level community health internship. Additionally, a community health internship with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average community health internship salary

   $15.67hourly

   $32,586 yearly

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   Entry-level community health internship salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average community health internship salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$47,744	$23
   2	California	$46,055	$22
   3	Nevada	$41,903	$20
   4	District of Columbia	$39,184	$19
   5	Virginia	$39,000	$19
   6	Massachusetts	$37,384	$18
   7	New York	$37,150	$18
   8	New Jersey	$35,724	$17
   9	Illinois	$35,703	$17
   10	Oregon	$35,275	$17
   11	Maryland	$34,222	$16
   12	Minnesota	$33,293	$16
   13	Montana	$32,831	$16
   14	Colorado	$32,801	$16
   15	Pennsylvania	$32,579	$16
   16	Indiana	$32,278	$16
   17	West Virginia	$32,016	$15
   18	Utah	$31,629	$15
   19	Florida	$31,127	$15
   20	Nebraska	$30,620	$15

   Average community health internship salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	City of Baltimore	$54,378	$26.14	10
   2	Legal Aid NW Texas	$45,601	$21.92
   3	Milliman	$43,888	$21.10	1
   4	Allegheny County	$41,982	$20.18
   5	International Rescue Committee	$40,378	$19.41
   6	City of Pittsburgh	$40,193	$19.32
   7	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	$39,573	$19.03
   8	Good Shepherd Services	$39,529	$19.00	9
   9	Student Conservation Association	$38,945	$18.72	3
   10	LifePoint Health	$37,781	$18.16	159
   11	Children's Home Society of Florida	$37,391	$17.98	4
   12	A-dec	$37,313	$17.94
   13	Covanta	$37,232	$17.90
   14	Formlabs	$37,030	$17.80
   15	Planned Parenthood	$36,612	$17.60	30
   16	Mental Health Center Of Denver	$36,087	$17.35	5
   17	Merck	$36,056	$17.33	2
   18	AARP	$35,801	$17.21	12
   19	Amazon	$35,194	$16.92	45
   20	Kaiser Permanente	$35,102	$16.88	123

4. Writing a community health internship job description

   A good community health internship job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a community health internship job description:

   Community health internship job description example

   Our people create our best Plexus.
   
   WHAT WE DO AT PLEXUS
   
   We're a global team of over 19,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.
   
   We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people's lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.
   
   At Plexus, you are more than just an intern. We embrace your innovative ideas and collaborative thinking. You play a critical role in our success as we continue to grow as a global organization.
   
   WHY WE LOVE IT
   
   Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.
   
   HOW YOU WILL DO IT
   DCS JD Doc #12037
   COMPANY PROFILE
   We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.
   
   Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.
   
   OVERVIEW
   The Environmental Health & Safety Intern provides direct support to drive site EH&S issues including regulatory and Environmental, Health and Safety Management System and ISO14001 conformance at multiple Plexus manufacturing locations.
   RESPONSIBILITIES
   Participate in and conduct Lockout Tagout training.Maintain, administer and ensure conformance and awareness of the EHS-MS across all functional groups Accident and Incident investigations Weekly hazardous waste inspection Monthly spill prevention and control plan inspection Disseminate with discretion, relevant EHS information received from corporate EHS to the appropriate teams within the site.Where assigned, act as the primary first point of EHS contact for internal and external customers to ensure expectations are met.Interfaces with and utilizes the Corporate EHS functional management team for resources and expertise, while maintaining local ownership of issues.Ensures the Site is proactive in identifying, maintaining and complying with applicable county, federal, state and local regulatory requirements.Understand and manage day-to-day compliance activities and maintain records to demonstrate compliance.Coordinate hazardous waste handling activities.Obtain knowledge and understanding of Plexus' manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for best EHS management practices.Other duties as assigned by manager.
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
   Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field for entire duration of internship.
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   Junior level status GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
   Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right community health internship for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with community health interns they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit community health interns who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your community health internship job on Zippia to find and recruit community health internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit community health interns, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new community health internship

   Once you've selected the best community health internship candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new community health internship first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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