Student Assistant- California Pathways into Public Health 2026-2027 Internship (Modoc County) Hybrid

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Students declared major must match or be related to the major(s) listed in the job posting. Although Pathways is a public health internship, it is not a required declared major. Pathways does not give preference to those with public health major(s) .

Public Health, Health Science, Health Informatics, Public Policy & Administration, Government, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Food, Nursing, Social Science, Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, English, Ethnic Studies, Gerontology, Liberal Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Management, Management Information Systems, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, General Studies

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Some weekend hours may be available for special events. The final work schedule will be determined by discussions between the intern and the host site.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees may work up to 29 hours per workweek (Monday– Friday) throughout the course of the internship program.

Compensation

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Assist and collaborate with LHD staff on a wide variety of program development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation projects in various public health topic areas.
  • Interact with health department staff and external partners to address public health concerns.
  • Attend LHD meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in Pathways professional development opportunities (mentoring, check-in sessions, training, networking events, etc.) to help build a pathway into field of public health.
  • Set short- and long-term internship program goals.
  Prepare and present final presentation about internship experience.
  

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Please note that the Pathways Internship Team will send a required supplemental application to applicants that pass the initial screening on May 11, 2026. Supplemental application will be sent to the email associated to your UEI application.

Apply by: 11:59pm, May 10, 2026