Internships and Career Paths

Internships

Public History Internship Program
Do you want to work for a museum or an historic site after graduation? Is the idea of delivering tours and/or historical interpretation for public audiences appealing? Have you ever wanted to research, design, and implement your own museum exhibit? Have you thought about a career in archives or records management? Are you interested in teaching history beyond the traditional classroom setting?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then the Public History Internship Program may be right for you. Under the direction of Dr. Zach Doleshal, this unique program works to help prepare SHSU students for careers in public history. By attending workshops and special events, you will gain insight into preparing a resume, interviewing, and marketing your unique skills. By engaging in one of our Public History courses, you will gain literacy in the fields of public history, memory studies, and historical interpretation. By securing an on-site, for-credit summer internships with one of our regional partners, you will gain practical experience in the field. Students selected for the Public History Internship program receive a $2,000 departmental scholarship to help underwrite their summer tuition. For more information, contact Dr. Zach Doleshal at zad007@shsu.edu.

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Harris County Leadership Internship Program
The Harris County Leadership Internship Program (HCLIP), led by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, connects young adults interested in leadership development, community, and public service to career opportunities. HCLIP is designed for youth aged 18 and over pursuing post-secondary opportunities who have an interest in leadership and public service. Through HCLIP, students will immerse themselves in local government programs, policies, and issues as they build professional skills for their future careers. The Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will make HCLIP a best-in-class summer internship program for public service.

HCLIP evolved from the historic Leadership Experience & Employment Program (LEE Program) that offered young adults work and career development opportunities every summer for thirty-eight years. Founded by Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee, the LEE Program ensured that youth experienced leadership training and professional development through real-world work experiences in partnership with Harris County and local public service organizations. HCLIP’s funding partnership with the One for All Foundation builds on the legacy of the LEE Program and ensures that the future of public service remains strong.

Apply for the Harris County Leadership Program.

Intern Opportunities & Resources

American Diabetes Association: diabetes.org/about-us/careers
Working for the American Diabetes Association means impacting millions of people, making a difference and working toward a brighter future for those with diabetes.
Future Health Professional’s Website: hosa.org/health-related-internships/
Center for Disease Control Fellowship and Internship Opportunities: www.cdc.gov/fellowships/short-term/index.html
Interested in learning more about public health science or developing leadership and critical thinking skills to provide rapid, strategic, and effective solutions to protect the public’s health?
We have a variety of hands-on training programs for students and recent graduates. All offer a unique experience in one of the many exciting public health fields.
St Jude’s Children’s Hospital: www.stjude.org/education-training/predoctoral-training/internships.html
An internship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital gives you a unique training experience while helping children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude offers internships, externships and other short-term training opportunities in areas as diverse as the hospital itself: from patient care and scientific research, to volunteer services, law and information technology.
Houston Health Department Internship Programs: www.houstonhealth.org/services/community-engagement/internship-program
Houston Health Department internships help you gain knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to your career path while making important professional connections. We offer internships throughout the year in these exciting areas: public health, planning, monitoring, and public policy development, health planning, public health practice, health and clinic services, HIV/ STD prevention, and occupational health among others.
Volunteer and Intern Program at Harris County Public Health: publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/hcph/careers/volunteer-and-internships
As a volunteer or intern for Harris County Public Health (HCPH), you have the opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of your community while gaining invaluable experience. You can explore new career paths or enhance your skills within your current career. If you have special interests or training, we may even be able to create a volunteer job just for you!
Family Houston Internships: familyhouston.org/internships/
Through our many programs and outreach services, Family Houston builds stronger families by supporting families who face financial, health, relationship and other critical challenges.
CVS Health Internships: jobs.cvshealth.com/internships/
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We help people navigate the health care system — and their personal health care — by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Veterans Affairs Internships: www.va.gov/houston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/
VA Houston health care provides training programs for students at the college, university, and postgraduate levels. Explore our training programs to find out about how we can help you start your career as a health care professional.
Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering/search-opportunities
Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission.

Volunteer Opportunities

CASA of Walker County: volunteermatch.org/search/org50230.jsp
The mission of CASA of Walker County is to train volunteers to serve as advocates for the neglected, abused and abandoned children who cannot speak for themselves.
Compassus Hospice: volunteermatch.org/search/org1165187.jsp
Compassus is leading the transformation of healthcare delivery: continuously and measurably improving the quality of person-centered, physician-driven, team-based care. Our higher purpose: Profoundly advancing the well-being and honoring the dignity of those we serve, helping make the world a better place one family at a time.
Tomorrow’s Promise: volunteermatch.org/search/org92754.jsp
Tomorrow's Promise is a not-for-profit corporation organized exclusively for educational purposes. We are a 501(c)(3) corporation. Our mission is to provide excellent childcare services in an environment which provides a quality educational foundation for children while proliferating the development of gained self-awareness, increased problem-solving skills, and increased self-esteem.
Virginias Hospice: volunteermatch.org/search/org632850.jsp
Viginia's Hospice exists through God to improve the lives of our patients, their families, fellow staff members,and our community. With a servant's heart, we strive to enable those we serve to find hope and empower them to live each day to the fullest. Through people such as yourself, fellow human beings, whether patient or family member, are given the opportunity to regain their quality of life. We demonstrate compassion, supporting them so they do not walk alone. We companion with them in their journey, learning ourselves and realizing one day, their journey will be our journey.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary: huntsvillememorial.com/about/volunteers/
The Auxiliary includes approximately 60 active members and we are always looking for others who would like to give their time and energy to the people of our community. Some of the most common duties include working the gift shop, the OR waiting room, the ER waiting room, the information desk, patient mail deliveries and transporting/discharging patients.
Treehouse Center Inc.: thetreehousecenter.org/
Provides shelter and a safe environment to neglected and abused female children from 5-21 years old.
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc: greatnonprofits.org/org/international-association-for-hospice-and-palliative-care-inc
This organization serves as a global platform to inspire, inform and empower individuals, governments and organizations to increase access and optimize the practice of palliative care.
Northwoods AIDS Coalition: nonprofitlist.org/det/64760_northwoods-aids-coalition
Northwoods is an organization that provides relief services for those who are HIV/AIDS infected. We serve Montgomery County, Texas and several of it's surrounding counties. We have a food pantry that is for our HIV/AIDS clients and we receive grants to receive funds for other food pantries that benefits both them and their caregivers and/or dependents. We also provide counseling/ support groups for those infected and/or affected. We will go to any place in the surrounding counties that we service to bring education and awareness to HIV/AIDS related issues at monthly meetings and year-round.

Career Success Center

The Career Success Center offers appointments to current students and alums on career development and readiness services, including resume critiques, mock interviews, internship search assistance, part-time or full-time career search assistance, major and program career information, and other services. In addition, they offer career development & education workshops and seminars throughout the year. The Career Success Center aims to connect students to future career opportunities through career & internship fairs, on-campus interviews with employers, employer spotlights, and employer tabling events.

Explore Your Career Options With the Career Success Center.