Tobacco Control Program- MCHD

Organization Description

The Monterey County Health Department exists to enhance, protect, and improve the health Monterey County residents and environments. MCHD provides a wide variety of health-related services in the areas of behavioral health, clinic services, emergency management services, environmental health, public guardianship, and public health.

Program Information

Monterey County Health Department's Tobacco Program of the MCHD seeks to provide education and prevention around tobacco use, as well as to promote community policies that address wellness.

Internship opportunities for the Tobacco Program may include:
• Assisting with Tobacco Retail License Ordinance Adoption and Implementation.
• Assisting with Smoke Free Housing (apartments) Ordinance Adoption, Implementation and Tenant Education on Healthy Homes Curriculum.
• Assisting with maintenance of the program’s Facebook page to increase public health communication and engagement with the community on tobacco issues – emerging products, local updates, smoke-free housing, secondhand and thirdhand smoke, etc.
• Support community outreach and engagement efforts (e.g. tabling during health fairs, etc.)
 

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • TB Test
Address 
1441 Schilling Place
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 755-4505
Website:
http://www.mtyhd.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Gonzalo Coronado
Job Title
Program Manager
Phone
(831) 796-1268
Email
CoronadoG@countyofmonterey.gov

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Tobacco Control Program- MCHD CHHS Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Health & Medicine, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Career or College Exploration, Recreation, Skill Development, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Additional site tags 
Community Health, tobacco prevention
Maximum students 
2