DSHS Internships

Thank you for your interest in DSHS internships. The Spring 2023 internship application will be open through Friday, December 9th. You can find available internship positions on this page. You must apply through the online application to be considered.

Positions are open until filled and will be removed once a candidate has accepted the internship offer. If you have any questions, please email internships@dshs.texas.gov.

Region and Local Health Operations

Internship Title	Location	Hours Per Week
Worksite Wellness	Temple	15 - 25
Border Disease Surveillance	El Paso	20 - 25

Community Health Improvement

Internship Title	Location	Hours per Week
Texas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention	Remote or Austin	20 - 25

Infectious Disease Services

Internship Title	Location	Hours per Week
HIV Prevention	Remote	15 - 25

Health Disparities

Internship Title	Location	Hours per Week
Community Conversations on Health	Austin	10 - 20
Research	Remote or Austin	10 - 20
Communications	Remote or Austin	10 - 20

Operations and Public Health Support

Internship Title	Location	Hours per Week
Workforce Training Center	Remote	15 - 20
Digital Communications	Remote or Austin	15 - 20
Texas Public Health Fellowship	Remote	15 - 20
HIV Fiscal Monitoring	Remote	10 - 20