Meriden Department of Health and Human Services Internship Application

Thank you for your interest in completing your internship at the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services.

We accept applications for internships for spring, summer, and fall semesters. Please note we cannot guarantee internships will be available every semester. All internships are unpaid.

We are always open to students having a sit-down with staff to learn more about public health professions and working at a local health department.

Please complete the internship application below. The Director of Health and Human Services will contact you regarding the availability of an internship. In addition, we may require an interview. School paperwork, including insurance documentation, will be required if you are chosen for an internship.

If you have any questions please contact us at 203-630-4221.

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* 1. Applicant Information: Please provide the information below.

Name

Address

Phone

College/University Name

College Address

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* 2. Academic Information: Please complete the information below.

Major

Expected Graduation Date

Academic Advisor Name

Advisor Phone

Undergrad/Graduate

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* 3. I am applying for an internship for the following semester and year:

Semester

Year

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* 4. Please rank your areas of interest, in order of preference. Every effort will be made to place students according to their areas of specialization or academic interest.

Public Health Education

Environmental Health

Senior Center

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

General Local Health Department Experience

Youth Services

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* 5. Intern Information: Please answer the questions below.

Our hours are M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm. How many hours per week are you available for an internship?

Does your academic program require a preceptor with specific credentials (e.g., MPH)?

When will you be able to start? Please give a date.

Are you fluent in languages other than English? If yes, please specify language and indicate if oral/written or both.

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* 6. Please list any relevant coursework below.

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* 7. How did you hear about our internship program?

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* 8. Please upload your resume (PDF files only).

PDF file types only.

Choose File

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* 9. Application Submission: By typing my name below, I am submitting this application to the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services for an unpaid internship program. I certify that the information on this application is correct. I authorize the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services to call my Academic Advisor to obtain information pertinent to my responsibilities as an intern at the Department.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee an internship.