The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To learn more, visit the CDPH Internship Program webpage or email CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking to hire 40 student interns to participate in a public health internship from September 1, 2026 to December 11, 2026. Internships are offered throughout various Centers/Divisions/Offices at CDPH. The total number of placements and the location of these placements vary depending on the needs of the Department.
If you have any questions, please email CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov.
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.
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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
Public Health, Health Science, Public Policy and Administration, Health Education, Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, or Communications.
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours. All work must be performed during normal CDPH business hours: Monday – Friday, between 7 AM – 6 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the intern's direct supervisor.
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
$19.18 - $21.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in dealing with supervisors, the public and/or other employees.
- Develop and maintain knowledge and skill 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
- Priority is given to college seniors and juniors, graduate students, and transferring junior college students.
- Availability to work between 18 and 29 hours per week.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth
