Climate, Health and Equity Internship: 2027 spring term

American Public Health Association
Washington, DC
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students with strong communication and research skills working in public health and climate policy domains.

Best fit for

  • Students with a keen interest in public health and climate advocacy
    — “advancing the conversation of climate change where it intersects with health equity and justice”
  • Candidates seeking to build practical experience in policy-related research
    — “develop fact sheets, blog posts and background reports”
  • Individuals who can align with APHA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
    — “APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.”

Things to consider

  • This internship is unpaid and requires availability to work in the US during the 2027 spring term.
    — “This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship.”
  • Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and may need to adjust their schedules accordingly.
    — “Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships.”
  • The internship includes participation in association-wide events and meetings with APHA leadership.
    — “interns will also participate in Speak for Health and other association-wide events as applicable.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior work on climate-related research or health equity projects in your resume.
    — “research and analysis experience”
  • Include a writing sample that reflects your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
    — “Excellent written and oral communication skills.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute to public health campaigns in your cover letter.
    — “All APHA interns also work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign”
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What success looks like

  • complete research
  • develop fact sheets
  • support outreach
Typical background
public healthenvironmental studies

Skills & requirements

Required

ResearchCommunicationWriting

Preferred

Climate ChangeHealth Equity

Stack & domain

CommunicationResearchAnalysisClimate ChangeHealth EquityEnvironmental Justice

About the role

Original posting from American Public Health Association via Greenhouse

SUMMARY

The Center for Climate, Health and Equity seeks highly motivated interns to join an energetic and fast-paced team. The work of this Center focuses on advancing the conversation of climate change where it intersects with health equity and justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns complete research on issues, develop fact sheets, blog posts and background reports, support outreach and communication to members and partners, and contribute content to climate webpages. In addition, interns are provided opportunities to participate in relevant hearings, briefings, meetings, and webinars, as well as interact with APHA leadership and members.  Interns will also participate in Speak for Health and other association-wide events as applicable. 

All APHA interns also work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome. Candidates should also have:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Research and analysis experience.

Strong interest in climate change, health equity or environmental justice issues.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information:

Cover letter;

Resume;

A writing sample;

Unofficial transcript; and

List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.  Hybrid or remote options are available.

Internship Duration: There may be an opportunity to extend this internship through the Summer 2027 semester. Applicants interested in an extension should indicate in their cover letter their availability for an internship running approximately from early January to mid August 2027.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information.

Cover letter;

Resume;

a writing sample, 1-2 pages each (published, from a website or from schoolwork); and

Unofficial transcript; and

List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship.  APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.  Hybrid or remote options are available.

Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

Deadline date:  November 6, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY.  APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

Source: American Public Health Association careers (Greenhouse)

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