The Delaware Public Health District is a Combined Health District, serving Delaware County (except portions annexed to Westerville, Columbus, and Dublin), Delaware City and Powell. The Delaware Public Health District is operated under the authority of State Law and the adoption of local regulations and resolutions which are voted on by your Board of Health, following community input.
The Delaware Public Health District seeks an intern to work in the Solid Waste and Vector Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This position would be expected to work 25-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from late May to the end of August. An agency vehicle will be provided for all fieldwork completed during work hours. Starting pay is $16.55/hr
Examples Of Duties:
The intern will assist with mosquito and tick surveillance, identification, and delivery of specimens to state lab for testing. They will also assist with field inspections of catch basins and other sources of standing water and may need to apply pesticides to control juvenile mosquitoes. There will also be opportunities to assist with insecticide resistance testing and rearing of mosquitoes. This internship could potentially provide data to be used for a research project.
Qualifications
Preferred candidates should have college courses in general sciences, biology, or public health. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required. Must be comfortable handling insects and ticks and be willing to work outdoors in the summer.
How should students apply
Applicants may apply via agency website at www.delawarehealth.org/careers/
Number of students you are requesting
1
What semester are you requesting an Applied Practice Experience Student(s)?
