Job description

At Healthy Savannah, we believe that fresh perspectives and innovative ideas are key to making Savannah a healthier, more vibrant community. As an intern with Healthy Savannah, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into impactful projects that shape our city’s future. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student, we value the unique insights you bring and are committed to supporting your professional growth. Here, you won’t just gain experience—you’ll help lead, collaborate, and innovate alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice! You’ll also have the chance to connect with the community at public events, where you can share the important work we’re doing to create a healthier environment!

Why Intern with Us?

Interning with Healthy Savannah allows you to make a real impact in our community while gaining valuable experience in public health, policy, and advocacy. You can choose your focus from our four strategy areas: nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding. As part of our team, you’ll work on meaningful projects that promote healthy living, collaborate with a diverse network of over 200 partner organizations, and receive mentorship from experienced professionals. We also offer flexible in-person, virtual, and hybrid options to ensure your experience fits your needs.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE THROUGHOUT INTERNSHIP)

General Expectations

Attend Healthy Savannah internal meetings.
- Monthly team meeting, bi-monthly partner steering committee meeting, bi-monthly Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition meeting, monthly PR meeting, and weekly communications meetings.
Participate in 1–2 community events per month, engaging with the public and distributing community surveys.
Check email regularly for correspondence from staff.
Contribute innovative thoughts and ideas to Healthy Savannah’s work.
Note-taking during meetings.

Physical Activity Strategy

Attend 1-2 Tuesday Healthy Walks starting at 7:30/8:00 AM to engage with participants and better understand community use of trails.
Educate community members about physical activity and the healthy walk initiative during community events.
If held, attend the physical activity stakeholder meeting.
Develop educational posts/reels:
- Highlighting Savannah’s trails and parks to encourage physical activity.
- Promoting the CDC’s Moving Matters Campaign.
- Connecting monthly observances and family-friendly physical activities as a means of prevention.
Take high-quality pictures and videos of healthy walks, parks, and trail locations and compile into one reel a month for the parks and trails series.
Assist with the Photovoice Project: Mobility in Photos

Breastfeeding Strategy

Make social media posts using weekly content provided by the U.S. Breastfeeding Coalition and deliver to the Communications Manager.
Conduct outreach to identify breastfeeding-friendly businesses and organizations:
- Prioritize those already on Healthy Savannah’s partner list.
- Identify and document new potential partners.
- Encourage and schedule lactation policy consultation.
- Submit findings as a final deliverable by the end of the internship.
Organize, schedule, and follow up on the delivery of breastfeeding-friendly certificates and decals to recognized breastfeeding-friendly organizations.
- Attend and document certificate presentations when possible.

In-person, hybrid, and remote internships are allowed. Hours per week vary depending on practicum hour requirements.

Nutrition Strategy

Attend and create social media recap posts for the following meetings: Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council meetings, community garden visits, and the Faith and Health Coalition.

Communications

Develop digital and print materials relevant to Healthy Savannah’s work.
Assist with content creation for website and social media pages.
Keep a running social media calendar during the duration of the internship.