Public Health Intern

Public Health Intern for EDC @ The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention (MCOE PGP) Technical Assistance Center

Position Location: Remote/Hybrid – Massachusetts Required

Desired Start and End Date: Fall Internship Position - 1 semester starting mid-January

Salary: Base hourly range of approximately $19 to $20

Level of Effort: 1-2 days/week - Number of hours can be negotiated based on school requirements

Applications will close on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and underserved populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high-quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work. 

EDC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Position Description:

The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention (MCOE PGP) provides capacity building, training, and program development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and its intersection with related health issues, such as substance misuse and mental health problems.

MCOE PGP @ Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking candidates for a paid internship.

The internship is designed to provide a current student majoring in public health with professional work experience and assist in applying knowledge and competencies obtained in public health coursework. The intern will acquire practical skills needed to function as a professional in the public health field while being of service to various communities in Massachusetts. 

You will gain . . . 

• Technical Assistance experience in public health, health equity and community engagement.
• Knowledge in public health and prevention services. 
• Exposure to servicing diverse communities in Massachusetts including communities that are underserved. 
• Confidence and skills in presenting, facilitating and communicating in Problem Gambling Prevention. 
• This internship position offers a base hourly range of approximately $19 to $20. 

Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

Responsibilities

The Intern will:

• Take part in virtual and in-person meetings with internal MCOE PGP staff and external Office of Problem Gambling staff and grantees.
• Be available at least twice a month for in-person meetings. 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of presentations that will communicate research, findings, data and other topic areas around Problem Gambling Prevention and Services.

You will be successful in this position if . . . 

• You have experience and curiosity for community health. 
• You enjoy working independently and taking the initiative with some guidance. 
• You are hoping to build upon your current presentation and communication skills. 

Minimum qualifications

• Enrolled in a certificate or degree program from an accredited institution of higher education. 
• Interest in public health and problem gambling prevention. 
• Demonstrated experience related to community service, youth programs, public health, health equity and/or prevention methods (includes life experience).  
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Transportation to in-person events and meetings in the Massachusetts area 
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated and to work independently.
• Presentation, facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Efficient English writing and speaking skills. 
• Proficient Computer Skills in Microsoft Suite, Excel and other tools. 
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, New Chinese, Haitian Creole)

Applications will close on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.