Education Intern – Medicaid, Finance
State of Vermont
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montpelier • Vermont • United States
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Salary
💰 $14 - $22 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct a retrospective review of Medicaid reinvestment reports submitted by school districts over multiple years
- Perform qualitative analysis to identify common program types, spending categories, and implementation patterns
- Assess alignment of reinvestment activities with the statutory purpose and requirements of 16 V.S.A. § 2959a
- Support outreach to selected districts through interviews or surveys to gather additional context on program design and implementation
- Assist in the development of standardized data collection tools to improve clarity, consistency, and transparency in future reporting
- Analyze and synthesize findings to evaluate what services are being provided, who they reach, and potential impacts on student health and well-being
- Develop clear, actionable summaries and recommendations to support agency oversight, technical assistance, and policy development
- Prepare written materials and presentations for internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with Finance, Medicaid, and Operations staff to ensure work aligns with program goals and compliance requirements
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a college degree in public health sciences, health education, health promotion, education, health policy, or other related field.
- Graduate coursework in public health sciences, health education, health promotion, health policy, program evaluation, or a related field
- Coursework or experience in program evaluation, qualitative research, or policy analysis
- Interest in student health, prevention, and school-based health systems
- Familiarity with Medicaid-funded programs, education finance, or grant oversight
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in health education systems, program evaluation, or population health, including students pursuing or considering CHES or MCHES certification; this role aligns with HESPA II Areas I, IV, V, and VII
- Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and synthesize findings
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and organize information into summaries or reports
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
qualitative analysisprogram evaluationdata collection toolsreportingpolicy analysissynthesis of findingsstatutory complianceoutreach methodsinterview techniquessurvey design
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailclear communicationcollaborationindependent task managementconfidentialityanalytical skillspattern identificationreport writingpresentation skills
Certifications
CHESMCHES