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The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Undersecretary / Statewide
Announcement Number: OS/DRT/191704
Cost Center: N/A
Position Number(s): 50666605 & TBA
Louisiana Department of Health 2024 Student Internship Program
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Student Internship Program is an opportunity for college and university student leaders to experience public policy in action and learn about LDH current affairs. Interns will engage in projects, activities and work assignments of varying complexity, including:
- Providing entry-to-intermediate level professional services in offices across Louisiana, under supervision of LDH management staff in various sections of LDH
- Participating in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise
- Participating in planning and implementation of departmental policies and initiatives
- Receiving guidance, training and mentoring from LDH management staff
- Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Benefits to participating Interns:
- Hourly salary (up to $20 hourly for undergraduate students and $25 hourly for graduate students)
- Experience with LDH public policy and current affairs
- Opportunities for flexible scheduling
Participation Requirements:
- Internships are open to students enrolled in a Louisiana college or University and/or Louisiana residents enrolled in out-of-state accredited higher education institutions.
- Internship requirements include:
- Undergraduate students who have completed their freshman year
- Graduate students (e.g., MPA, JD, MSW, etc.)
- Students who have completed at least one academic year at a two-year college may apply for the Internship Program
- Undergraduate and graduate students must possess unrestricted US work authorization
- Applicants must:
- Be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment to public service, volunteerism and civic engagement
- Practice ethical standards, including professional discretion
- Demonstrate strong commitment to personal growth, good government and nonpartisanship
- Interns are expected to participate in all Intern activities throughout the duration of the program. This includes between 20-40 hours of paid work weekly within assigned LDH agencies and other opportunities that may arise.
- Failure to adhere to the above requirements may result in removal from the internship.
Application and Interview Procedures:
The Application portal will be open March 8, 2024 – April 1, 2024
Qualified applicants must attach the following documents with their application before submitting their application through Civil Service Careers job portal/website:
- Complete, unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required for Finalist Candidates)
- Resume including education and employment history
- Letter of professional recommendation from a professor or supervisor
- Letter of personal recommendation - not from a family member
- 500 word essay focusing on a specific policy issue, or agency within the Department of Health.
- Your essay should outline the significance of your choice and how, based upon your education and experience, you could enhance or further the goals of that specific office or policy issue. Your essay may either focus on a current issue or suggest a new policy. To the best extent possible, interns will be placed within their area of focus.
LDH 2024 Summer Internship Program Timeline
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Action
Date
Intern Application Portal Opens
March 8, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2024
Intern Interviews begin
April 15 – April 26
Notify Interns Selected for Positions
April 29 & 30
Formal Conditional Offer of Employment to Interns
May 6 – May 10
Intern Welcome & Introductions VIA Zoom - 1 hour meeting
Week of May 13
First Day at LDH
Monday, June 10
Final Day at LDH
Friday, August 2
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
LDHInternship@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
