Internships

San Joaquin County Public Health Services provides meaningful, hands-on internship experiences to students in alignment with our mission and vision. Interns will have the chance to develop professional skills, achieve their academic requirements, contribute to real-world public health initiatives, and network with experts in the field.

We offer internship placements to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities who are required to complete a field placement or internship as part of their academic program. Placement opportunities are based on departmental needs and the qualifications of the applicant.

For high school students, we ONLY offer quarterly Inside Public Health Experience. Based on staff capacity, students may be invited to visit our facility to learn more about the field of public health, explore potential career pathways, and gain exposure to the essential services that support community health. Students will be required to complete SJCPHS Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement before the event date. Please note that we do not offer internship or shadowing experiences to high school students.