Internship Program

Freehold Area Health Department Internship Program

The Freehold Area Health Department (FAHD) offers in-person internship opportunities to help students learn about the various sectors of the public health field including environmental health, epidemiology, health education and public health nursing. Students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects, gain skills to help secure future employment, and develop self-confidence in a professional workplace setting. FAHD welcomes applications for high school students, undergraduate students and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in Public Health. Interested applicants can fill out the respective application below and email it to health@twp.freehold.nj.us along with their resume. For any questions, please call 732-294-2060. Please note the deadlines for each semester below.

Deadlines for application by semester

• Summer 2025 Internship (June-August 2025): Application CLOSED
• Fall 2025 Internship (September-December 2025): Please check back for application dates

Applications

• Undergraduate/ Graduate Student Application CLICK HERE
• High School student Application CLICK HERE *please note high school student applications are for summer only

Examples of Previous Intern Projects and Experience

• Infection Control Project Firstline training
• HPV vaccine needs assessment survey
• “Influenzer” flu social media campaign
• Childhood lead poisoning prevention education for storeowners who sell imported candies