Student Internships

Undergraduate and graduate internships are accepted to various programs within NATIVE HEALTH in varying length internships. Under the supervision of a Program Manager or Division Director, students will gain additional skill sets.

NATIVE HEALTH–UnitedHealthcare Internship

In support of NATIVE HEALTH’s vision to support Healthy People in Healthy Communities, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan has established a paid internship opportunity for American Indian/Alaska Native students who are interested in pursuing a career in public health and addressing social determinants of health.

Applications are now being accepted. Deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024, close of business. Click here to download an PDF of the application.

This program offers a paid opportunity to work in public health and is designed to attract, recruit, hire, develop and retain American Indian/Alaska Native students for public health careers. Selected interns will earn a paid stipend internship for a total of 200 hours.

The internship is open to Native American students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

American Indian/Alaska Native student enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe
Be at least 18 years of age
Be accepted or enrolled full-time and seeding a degree in an accredited college or university
Have good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or higher)
Complete a background check
Interested in pursuing a career in public health and addressing Social Determinants of Health

For more information, please contact Susan Levy at NATIVE HEALTH, via email: slevy@nachci.com

Other Internship Opportunities:

Internship Applicant Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university
Working on undergraduate or post-graduate degree
Current TB skin test within past year
Submission of current immunization records
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID (two weeks post second dose)
Background check or Fingerprint ID

Intern Benefits

Gain hands-on experience and training in a nonprofit setting
Opportunity to expand networks and make relevant professional connections
Experience working with realistic or tight timelines
Increased written and oral communication skills

Qualifications:

Strong problem solving, writing, and oral communication skills; organized and attentive to detail
Ability to multitask; manage wide and varied projects; and meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team as tasks require
Personable and approachable attitude required
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of all types of information
Ability to pass pre-internship background check (if required)
Current TB skin test within past year
Submission of current immunizations and photo ID

Application Process

In order to apply for an internship you must check with your school to see if a current agreement is in place with NATIVE HEALTH
If a current affiliation agreement is in place, please contact Susan Levy at slevy@nachci.com for more information
A limited number of internships will be accepted per semester. Very often internship positions are filled months in advance

Medical and dental clinical internships or externships are not accepted unless through pre-approved contractual sites, six months to one year in advance.

Thank you for your interest in NATIVE HEALTH.