Student Intern (Spring 2027 Program)
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Apply to Student Intern (Spring 2027 Program) at Louisiana Department of HealthJob details
- Location
- East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $39,520 - $41,600/yr
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in our Student Intern Program for the Spring 2027 session. This paid internship provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience while working alongside professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Louisiana's residents.
Interns will gain valuable experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support LDH's mission of protecting and promoting health while serving the citizens of Louisiana.
Interns may be placed in a variety of program areas. To the greatest extent possible, interns will be placed within the program office or functional area that aligns with their academic background, professional interests, and essay topic. Final placement decisions are based on applicant qualifications, availability, and departmental staffing needs, including, but not limited to:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Health
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Administrative Services
- Communications
- Policy and Planning
- Social Services
Location:
Interns must be available to work in person at an office located in East Baton Rouge Parish. Interns will not be eligible for remote work.
Hourly Compensation:
- Sophomore - $19.00
- Junior - $19.50
- Senior - $20.00
Important Dates | |
Program Events | Dates/Deadlines |
Application Period | 9/16/2026 – 10/18/2026 |
Internship Begin Date | 1/25/2027 |
Internship End date | 4/16/2027 |
- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Louisiana college, university, or state-operated technical college and meet one of the following criteria:
- Be classified as a full-time student according to their institutions enrollment criteria; or
- Be within their final two semesters of study and enrolled in the courses required to complete their degree or certificate program, even if not classified as full-time.
(Please Note: Student enrollment status will be verified by Human Resources prior to the extension of a job offer.)
- Be an undergraduate student who has successfully completed their freshman year; or have completed at least one academic year at a two-year college.
- Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).
- Leadership potential and a commitment to public service, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to personal growth;
- Possess the ability to exercise professional discretion.
- Eligibility to work in the United States with unrestricted work authorization.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for initial qualification review. If selected for the internship, an official transcript will be required during the onboarding process to verify GPA and academic classification. The offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the stated GPA and classification requirements at the time of verification.
Failure to meet or maintain these participation requirements at any point during the selection process or internship may result in disqualification from consideration or removal from the internship program.
Qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach the following four (4) required documents at the time of submission. Incomplete applications or applications submitted without all required documentation will not be considered.
- Complete Unofficial Transcript
Submit a current, complete unofficial transcript.
Note: Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript before an offer of internship is extended. - Resume including education and employment history
- Letter of Professional Recommendation
One letter of recommendation from a professor, academic advisor, supervisor, or other professional reference who can speak to your qualifications, work ethic, and potential for success in the internship program. - Essay (Maximum 300 Words)
Submit a 300-word essay focusing on a specific policy issue or agency within the Louisiana Department of Health. The essay should explain the significance of the selected topic and, based on your education and experience, describe how you could contribute to or further the goals of the selected office or policy area. The essay may address a current issue or propose a new policy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. When applying, be sure to attach your documents under the "Attachments" step. Please do not submit your application until all documentsare attached.
For additional information about internship sessions:
- Visit our website: LDH Student Internship & Management Fellows Program
- Email: [email protected]
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Benefits
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Supplemental Questions
- a. Office of the Secretary- Includes Fiscal, Human Resources, Administrative Services, Budget, and Legal functions as well as other areas that ensure the operations of the Department are carried out efficiently and effectively.
- b. Medical Vendor Administration (MVA) provides access to health care coverage and nutrition assistance for eligible low-income individuals and families. While federal guidelines establish the overall framework for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), each state establishes and administers its own specific program requirements.
- c. Office of Behavioral Health- Manages and delivers the services and supports necessary to improve the quality of life for citizens with mental illness and addictive disorders.
- d. Office of Public Health- Engineers, doctors, chemists, biologists, nurses, sanitarians, clinicians, emergency preparedness experts and a host of other professionals work to protect and promote the health of the communities of our state.
- e. Office of Intellectual and Development Disability Services- Serves as the Single Point of Entry (SPOE) into the developmental disabilities services system and oversees public and private residential services and other services for people with developmental disabilities.
- f. Office of Aging and Adult Services- Aims to develop, provide and enhance services that offer meaningful choices for people in need of long-term care. The office is committed to developing a long-term care system that provides choice, ensures quality, meets the needs of consumers and caregivers, and does so in a fiscally responsible manner.
- g. Office of the Surgeon General- Is charged with crafting health policy, including healthcare workforce development; advocating for wellness and disease prevention; and coordinating with other state agencies and institutions to improve health outcomes in Louisiana.
- h. Office of Women's Health & Community- Is dedicated to focusing on improving women's health outcomes and serve as a clearing house, coordinating agency and resource center for women's health data and strategies.
- i. Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability - Works to strengthen rural health care by expanding the health care and improve health outcomes for rural communities within Louisiana.
- j. Office of State Health Care Facilities – Provides centralized leadership Louisiana’s 24-hour state-operated health care facilities, supports improvements in the delivery of care to strengthen health services for individuals receiving care across Louisiana.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm