Job Title: Healthy Beverage Partnership (HBP) Student Intern

Department: Garfield County Public Health � Healthy Beverage Partnership (in collaboration with District 16 Family Resource Center, The Dental Alliance, and the Mountain Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security)

Work Year: June - May

Pay Range:  $16.00 per hour

Hours: 20 hours/week, Monday�Friday

Minimum age: 16

Job ID#:  1509

Position summary:

The Healthy Beverage Partnership (HBP) seeks an enthusiastic GVHS student intern to support community efforts to reduce sugary beverage consumption. The intern will help educate students and families, support outreach at schools and community events, and assist HBP partners in promoting healthier beverage choices.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver brief educational presentations to students, families, and small groups about the health impacts of sugary beverages and healthier alternatives.
• Conduct one-on-one conversations and informal outreach to answer questions and share resources.
• Represent HBP at school health fairs, community events, and partner activities; assist with setup, outreach materials, and interactive activities.
• Help develop and distribute educational materials (flyers, handouts, visuals) with staff guidance.
• Track outreach activities and help collect simple feedback or attendance data.
• Attend regular check-ins with HBP staff and partner organizations; participate in training as needed.

Qualifications:

• No prior experience required�looking for a motivated, curious, and professional learner with an interest in health and community outreach.
• Comfortable speaking with peers and community members; good verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a consistent 20-hour weekly schedule Monday�Friday.
• Able to work respectfully and collaboratively with diverse community members and partner organizations.

What we offer:

• Supervision and training by HBP staff and partner organizations.
• Hands-on experience in public health education, community outreach, and partnership work.
• Valuable community service and professional development for future health-related careers.

Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE

Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.