The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a leading organization dedicated to improving public health across all communities. With a 150-year history, APHA focuses on advocacy, research, and best practices in public health, health equity, and global health. Through its broad-based membership and commitment to science and evidence-based decision-making, APHA aims to achieve real progress in enhancing health outcomes and reducing disparities.
Open Positions
Component Affairs Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
2-3 months, US-based internship
Injury and Violence Prevention Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
Public health experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
Climate, Health and Equity Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
Undergraduate and graduate students with excellent written and oral communication skills and research experience
Public Health Policy Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
Undergraduate and graduate students with excellent communication skills, research experience, and interest in public health policy issues
Get Ready Campaign Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
2-3 years of experience in a related field, graphic design skills, and social media experience
Alliance for the Public's Health Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
The intern should be a creative, enthusiastic, and out-of-the-box thinker who is comfortable working as part of a team and has experience with deadlines, social media, and websites
Affiliate Affairs Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
Creative, quick-thinking students with experience writing for a lay audience and working with social media and graphic design
The Nation's Health Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
2-3 months, 28 hours/week, experience with deadlines, AP style, writing, and reporting experience, willingness to learn
Environmental Health Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)
Undergraduate or graduate student, excellent communication skills, research experience, interest in environmental health
