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Women, veterans and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, gay, lesbian, transgender and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need an accommodation in order to apply, please contact Amy Roberts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

Employment Benefits

CUPHD employees receive the following benefit package upon joining the District:
  • All insurance coverage begins upon the employee’s first day of employment with a comprehensive plan covering health, dental and vision
  • Accrual of paid time off and sick leave
  • Fourteen (14) paid holidays
  • Employer paid life insurance, including opportunity for additional supplemental life insurance paid by employee
  • Annual merit increase consideration; annual Cost of Living Allowance consideration
  • Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund – Employee contributes a mandatory 4.5% of salary and District matches at a current rate of 6.01%; additional voluntary contributions option 
    IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability benefits through IMRF (eligible after one year of employment)
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability benefits through IMRF (eligible after one year of employment)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional Enrollments:
  • Flexible Spending Plan
  • AFLAC Insurance
  • 457(b) plans through Nationwide
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Non-Paid Internship Opportunities

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District offers comprehensive project-oriented, program-specific experiences through its internship program. Applications will be accepted on the following basis:

For more information on internships please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-531-2883

  • Internship opportunities will be posted as they become available and will remain open until filled. All available openings will be listed within our employment opportunities. Please complete an application for the internship you wish to apply for.

Requirements for an internship include:

  • A Two-Step TB Skin Test, which must be completed prior to your first day.
  • Proof of vaccinations to include COVID and current Flu Vaccine.
  • CUPHD Intern Information Sheet
  • Signed confidentiality agreement
  • HEP B form
Please read these instructions on requirements for a Two-Step TB Skin Test

** Must be Completed Prior to Starting Internship/Volunteer Assignment

Two-Step TB Skin Test

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that healthcare workers and volunteers be required to be tested for tuberculosis with a "two-step" process. You may go to your college student health center, a local health department, or your personal healthcare provider to obtain this. Do not wait to initiate this as it will take a minimum of ten days to two weeks to complete the process. You will not be allowed to start your assignment until this requirement is met.

A “two step” process involves the following:

• This simple skin test involves injecting a small of amount of tuberculin solution into the forearm under the skin.
• Two-three days later, a healthcare provider must check the injection site for signs of a reaction.
• The process is repeated 7-21 days later – i.e., another skin test and then a check by the healthcare provider for a reaction.
• The results are noted on a form by your healthcare provider. The form needs to be turned in to the Human Resources Office on or before the first day of your assignment.

If a person has been tested in the last year – a copy of the reading signed by a healthcare provider will satisfy the requirement for the first skin test. However, the second injection will still be required. If you have ever tested positive for a TB skin test at any time in the past, we will need verification from your healthcare provider that you are not infectious to others.

** On the First Day of your Assignment

Please report to the Human Resources office to turn in or verify receipt of your TB skin test results. You
will also be asked to sign a Confidentiality Agreement and complete an Emergency Notification Form.
You will then be directed to the IT office to obtain your picture for an identification/security badge so
that you can gain access to your assigned area.

View current non-paid internship opportunities

Non-Paid Volunteer Opportunities

CUPHD sponsors the Champaign County Medical Reserve Corp, which is a group of medical and nonmedical volunteers that assist only in public health emergencies. Volunteers meet once a quarter to discuss developments in emergency preparedness and volunteer approximately 2 hours a month. If this is something of interest to you, please fill out an online application at illinoishelps.net and select the Champaign County Medical Reserve Corps as the correct organization from the drop-down menu. If you have questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 217-531-5361.

Do you have a green thumb? Would you like to volunteer in our Give Back Garden? Our Give Back Garden grows a variety of food that then benefits countless community members. If you would like to volunteer to help in the garden, please fill out this short volunteer form.

For other CUPHD volunteer opportunities, please complete this application.

CUPHD volunteer application

Why Champaign-Urbana?

Things like...

  • Champaign earns perfect score on LGBTQ Policies and Services (Municipal Equality Index 2023)
  • Midwest Living’s Greatest Midwest Food town
  • It’s more affordable to live here than in Chicago — like, way more
  • The average commute is 15 minutes
  • 2 state parks and many forest preserves within 45 minutes
  • We have the University of Illinois and Parkland College
  • Many sporting events and concerts
  • Many, many restaurants, of all varieties
  • Within three hours of Chicago, Indy and St. Louis
  • Bustling downtown with lively nightlife

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