Embarking on a career in public health offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community well-being. To support your journey to a first job or a new one, we've compiled a list of public health organizations and resources that provide job listings, professional development and networking opportunities in the public health sector. 

Public Health CareerMart – This APHA resource includes a career learning center, coaching, resume writing tips, job search and more to help you build and manage your career. 

PHERN - Early Career Professionals - How-to Toolkit includes a section on How to Get Your First Public Health Job with links to many job boards and resources on resumes, interviews, etc. (This is for more than just first jobs.) 

PublicHealthJobs.org – A comprehensive job board dedicated to careers in public health, connecting job seekers with employers in government, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector.

PublicHealthCareers.org – An ASTHO initiative offering a user-friendly platform to explore careers in governmental public health agencies nationwide.  

Resume Writing Resources

1. PublicHealth.org Resume Guide: A detailed guide on crafting standout public health resumes, highlighting the importance of tailoring your resume to specific job descriptions and showcasing relevant skills and accomplishments.
2. MPH Online Resume Writing for Public Health: Offers guidance on preparing effective public health resumes, emphasizing the significance of outlining accomplishments, skills, and professional experience tailored to each position.
3. Resume Genius Public Health Resume Samples: Provides examples and tips for writing public health resumes that capture employers' attention, emphasizing the demonstration of both hard and soft skills pertinent to the field.

Skill-Building Resources

1. Public Health Training Centers: A network established to provide training, education, and workforce development for individuals in the public health sector, aiming to improve competencies and skills across the United States.
2. TRAIN.org – A national learning network that provides access to thousands of free and low-cost public health and healthcare training courses for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. (Including Secrets of the Government Job Search: How to Apply for Local & State Health Department Jobs)
3. PublicHealthCareers.org Resources: Offers a collection of materials designed to assist public health professionals in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce, promoting excellence in public health practice.
4. PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center: A curated collection of resources addressing moral injury, burnout, culture of care, and retention for public health professionals, supporting resilience and opportunity within the workforce.
5. Big Interview: APHA provides members with free access to Big Interview, which combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique, whether you're interviewing for a job or school admission. Tools include mock interview practice and recording, job search curriculum and resume design.

Employment Opportunities

1. APHA’s CareerMart: Features public health jobs around the country and international, along with the ability to create job alerts.
2. Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Careers: Offers a comprehensive job bank tailored to state and territorial health agencies, facilitating connections between job seekers and potential employers.
3. National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Career Center: Features job postings from local health departments nationwide, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking roles in community health.
4. Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Opportunities: Lists career and volunteer openings aimed at enhancing the quality and performance of public health departments.
5. StaffUP - ASTHO: A program in partnership with Wanderly, designed to facilitate rapid recruitment for governmental public health agencies seeking public health and healthcare professionals.
6. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Job Board: Provides job listings and career resources specifically for epidemiology professionals.

Government sites/resources

1. https://virginiahasjobs.com  
2. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/ 
3. https://does.dc.gov/page/resources-impacted-federal-workers

Meeting Event Details:
28 April, 2025
12 - 1 pm
Sherman Hall 354
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The Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems is in the process of launching a student chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), and they are hosting an interest meeting to introduce students to the organization and the many benefits of getting involved.

IAEM is a leading global organization for professionals in emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and related fields.

Why IAEM Matters:

The IAEM Student Chapter offers significant professional and academic benefits, including:

• Career Development: Direct connections to emergency management professionals and job opportunities
• Certification Pathways: Guidance toward the internationally recognised Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential
• Scholarship Access: Exclusive IAEM scholarship opportunities (over $25,000 awarded annually)
• Skill Building: Develop leadership, crisis communication, and disaster planning skills—highly valued in today’s job market.
• Hands-On Experience: Participation in disaster exercises, field trips to emergency operations centres, and training opportunities
• Research Presentation: Platforms to present student research at regional and national conferences
• Networking: Connections with peers and professionals across disciplines and agencies
• A platform to explore the growing intersections between EM and disciplines like public health, engineering, political science, and more.

This chapter will be valuable for students across multiple disciplines, including public health, environmental science, public administration, communications, engineering, and social sciences - any field that intersects with disaster preparedness, response, or recovery.

Students can RSVP for the event here or direct questions to: nibbs.farah@umbc.edu

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RSVP TODAY for our end of the year Celebration & Awards! 

Student Belonging (formerly known as Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, & Belonging, or i3b) in the Division of Student Affairs has hosted celebration ceremonies for Latinx, Black, and LGBTQIA+ / queer students for several years. This year, we are excited to add the Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards to the lineup. These three affinity events will honor and celebrate the achievements of UMBC's outstanding community members and graduating students.

Inaugural Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Thursday, May 15, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

University Center Ballroom 3rd Floor

This celebration commemorates the achievements of graduating UMBC students while celebrating the vast cultural diversity of Asian communities and heritage on our campus. We recognize the difficulty of choosing just one identifier or term to capture the vast diversity of all people with heritage in the Asian continent, representing 49 countries and hundreds of cultures. We seek to honor the breadth of experience of people across Asia - East, South, Southwest, West, and Central Asia. 

During the gathering, we’ll enjoy food together, we’ll showcase keynote speakers, student musical and dance performances, and award presentations to honor student contributions, as well as the faculty and staff who’ve contributed to their success.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all guests in attendance. 

Graduates must check in no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 

Dress code: We encourage all attendees and graduates to dress in their "celebration best." While cap and gown are not required, we would be thrilled to see attendees embracing cultural attires.

For those interested in attending, RSVP HERE (https://forms.gle/1Yg5fMgzj2VsdfGC8)! Graduates that RSVP between Monday, April 14th and Monday, April 28th at 6pm will be highlighted during the event and receive honorary graduation cords.

If you have any questions, please email co-chairs: Priya Bhayana, Project Manager, Global Asias Initiative at priyab@umbc.edu and Angelina R. Jenkins, Assistant Director for The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity at arjenkins@umbc.edu. 

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.