Community Tobacco Prevention Intern

Franklin County Public Health
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280 East Broad Street
Columbus
OH
43215
Internship

The Community Tobacco Prevention Intern contributes to the advancement and/or improvement of
the health of Central Ohioans through increased local tobacco prevention, cessation, and education
efforts. This position will work with and support the FCPH Tobacco Prevention Coordinator in their work
with local communities and stakeholders in increasing and improving tobacco prevention policies,
provide cessation services and assist in supporting the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation grant
through the Ohio Department of Health,
Duties Include:
• Serve as a member of local tobacco prevention related coalitions and/or serve in other
regional tobacco initiatives or groups.
• Assists in identifying local health resources that could assist in tobacco prevention and the ODH
tobacco grant deliverables.
• Support the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator in the creating and maintaining relationships with
local stakeholders to promote tobacco free policies, and as they present model policies to
stakeholders and local communities.
• Assist in writing, editing, and collecting documentation to assure full compliance with grant
deliverable outcomes.
• Researches and identifies additional tobacco prevention or cessation funding sources as
applicable or appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in public health, health,
public administration, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, or related field.
• Any Tobacco-related work experience a plus.
• Facilitation and public speaking experience a plus.
• Familiar with grants preferred.

Job Posting


• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through FCPH’s provider; some evening
and weekend hours required.
• Non-smoker/ non-tobacco user.
Hiring Wage: $15.00 per/hour. This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position.
Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or email materials to
FCPHjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with the subject ‘Injury Prevention Team Lead’
Deadline for Applying: External applicants - Until filled
No phone calls please. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding availability.
Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.
FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees
agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless
tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and
alcohol screen before beginning work. All FCPH Employees must be fully vaccinated (one or two doses
depending on COVID-19 vaccination type) by November 23, 2021 unless a reasonable
accommodation is requested and approved.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in public health, health,
public administration, healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, or related field.
• Any Tobacco-related work experience a plus.
• Facilitation and public speaking experience a plus.
• Familiar with grants preferred.
Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or email materials to
FCPHjobs@franklincountyohio.gov with the subject ‘Injury Prevention Team Lead’
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Any Semester (we are flexible)
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