TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INTERN

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INTERN

JOB DETAILS The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents. If you wish to apply for this position, the deadline is Open Until Filled. Please note the following application options for this position: Applicants are Encouraged to Apply Online By Mailing to the

Department of Human Resources, ATTN:

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INTERN , 455

Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608 (If applying via US Mail, please include a completed Application Questionnaire & VSID)

Title:

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INTERN

Department/Division:

Public Health

Apply Start Date:

04/22/2026

Apply End Date:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Internship

Hours:

Wage:

$15.00 Per Hour

Description:

TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INTERN

DIVISION

OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CITY

OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking two (2) Tobacco Compliance Interns to work for the Division of Public Heath within the Tobacco Control Program. Under the direction of the Tobacco Inspector, the position focuses on reducing youth access to tobacco products through compliance inspections. The Tobacco Compliance Interns will accompany the Tobacco Inspector in visiting establishments to assess adherence to state and local tobacco regulations. This includes attempting to purchase tobacco products to ensure retailers comply with the law. Additionally, the intern will support the Tobacco Inspector by providing insight for policy drafting, addressing youth-related concerns, and contributing to community education efforts on enforcement and compliance. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Conduct annual compliance checks with the Tobacco Coordinator at 100% of establishments that sell tobacco products in the community Provide tobacco prevention through enforcement of current local policies Provide technical assistance to local boards of health in writing new policies Address youth access and the effects of environmental tobacco smoke Educate the community around current and emerging tobacco products Ability to work in the community with the tobacco Inspector visiting retailers as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Professional and reliable Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills Excellent organizational skills and critical thinking/problem solving skills Ability to track and report on tasks completed Ability to meet deadlines Ability to conceptualize and organize projects into manageable tasks Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required Strong time management skills Willingness to learn Positive attitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Currently enrolled in an educational institution, High School diploma/equivalent Must be between the age of 16 and 20 years of age Excellent communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities Interest in public health, tobacco prevention, youth engagement, or health education Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings Bilingual or multilingual Demonstrated commitment to health equity and serving diverse populations Prior experience collecting and recording data or participating in compliance/enforcement activities

SALARY:

$15.00 hourly, part-time, non-benefitted.