High School Student Internship (Public Health - OD Free Marin)

Job Description:

High School Student Internship (Public Health - OD Free Marin)

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

OD Free Marin, part of the Public Health Division within the County of Marin’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS), is looking for four high school student interns to support our work to prevent drug overdoses in Marin County. Our mission is to reverse the overdose epidemic by working with the community and developing collaborative, innovative solutions.

As a Student Intern, you will support OD Free Marin’s Youth Action Team and help with community outreach, education, and youth-led projects. Interns will gain hands-on experience in public health, leadership, communication, and community engagement. This is a great opportunity for students interested in making a positive impact in their community while learning new skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide basic clerical and program support
• Learn about overdose prevention strategies and public health approaches
• Help create outreach materials, presentations, and social media content (with staff guidance)
• Assist OD Free Marin staff with presentations at schools or community events
• Participate in Youth Action Team meetings, and help design agendas or lead activities (with support)
• Help prepare easy-to-understand educational materials for community use
• Engage with community members at outreach tables or events and share information about OD Free Marin

There are currently four (4) vacant high school student internship positions we are looking to fill. For these internships we are looking for a commitment of at least 5 hours a month for up to 6 months (with a possibility to extend another 6 months, making it a 12-month internship).

These internship positions require attendance at in-person events and meetings throughout the internship period.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Our highly qualified candidate is interested in public health, community wellbeing, and making a positive impact in Marin County. No prior experience is required — we are looking for students who are eager to learn, motivated to participate, and comfortable working as part of a supportive team.

Ideal candidates are:

• Reliable, responsible, and able to follow through on commitments
• Interested in learning about overdose prevention and public health strategies
• Comfortable communicating with others in person or in writing
• Organized and able to manage simple tasks with guidance
• Open to new experiences, including public speaking or community outreach
• Respectful, professional, and able to represent OD Free Marin positively in the community

This internship is great for students who want to develop leadership skills, gain real-world experience, and contribute to meaningful public health projects across Marin County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Applicants must be enrolled in a high school academic or vocational curriculum or be within one year of having graduated.
Applicants under 18 years of age must secure a work permit from their high school district before being employed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Sarah Githens at [email protected] .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Live Scan ( Special Requirements ): Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$18.18 - $22.09 Hourly