[Remote] IPP Intern January 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. They are seeking an intern to assist with projects related to injury and violence prevention, providing practical work experience and broad exposure to public health research and program implementation. 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 Skills • 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 • Interest and willingness to learn more about public health, specifically injury and violence prevention • Ability to think creatively and solve problems • Effectively communicates with team members, supervisors, and partners • Organized and dependable Benefits • Flexible schedule • Training opportunities • Health insurance • Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS) • Deferred compensation • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave • Paid parental leave • Dental • Vision • Long-term care • Life insurance Company Overview • Georgia Department of Public Health focuses on preventing disease, nursing, pharmacy, clinical, and medical services. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://dph.georgia.gov/.