Be a Part of Our Promise
LLHD staff work every day (and some nights!) to advance our mission, but we can’t do this work without the help and support of others – especially the community members who volunteer to join us.
Whether you are considering joining one of our community coalitions, being part of the Medical Reserve Corps or simply volunteering a few hours to support our efforts, we hope you will consider being part of our promise to the community.
Our Coalitions are always looking for new members! Please visit these pages to learn more: the Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the Ledyard Prevention Coalition, the New London County Asthma Action Partnership, the Overdose Action Team, and the Health Improvement Collaborative of SECT.
Job Postings
Environmental Health
We are currently looking for superb environmental health professionals to join our awesome team! Come be part of nurturing a healthy environment, protecting our community from food borne illness, promoting safe and healthy housing and so much more. No two days ever look the same but they are all rewarding and they all include collaborating with a great group of people to advance public health in Southeastern Connecticut!
The successful candidate for our Sanitarian position will have, at a minimum, certification by the State of Connecticut in Food Service and Phase I On-Site Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems. Candidates who meet the qualifications for Sanitarian I ($24.59-31.96/hour), Sanitarian II ($27.86-36.22/hour) or Senior Sanitarian ($31.21-$40.57/hour) will be considered for fulltime employment with a comprehensive benefit package. To apply, please complete our employment application and then email your cover letter and resume to Katie Baldwin, Supervisor, Environmental Health.
We are also looking for a detail oriented independent and customer service minded person to join our Environmental Health team as a bilingual Environmental Technician I. The successful candidate will meet the minimum qualifications described in the attached job description and be ready to learn quickly and to work to support public health in our community by investigating complaints associated with a range of environmental conditions as well as by conducting routine prevention activities in establishments and outdoor settings. Given the needs of the District and community conditions, the successful candidate for this particular posting will also have written and oral fluency in English and Spanish. The pay range for this position is $19.32-$25.11 per hour. To apply, please complete our employment application and then email your cover letter and resume to Katie Baldwin, Supervisor, Environmental Health.
Public Health Nurse for Vaccination Clinics
Nurses – have 8-15 spare hours a week and want to help your community protect themselves from flu, COVID and other vaccine preventable disease? Join our vaccination clinic team to deliver vaccines to children and adults in community settings in within Ledge Light Health District! The schedule includes Fridays from 8am-2pm and other hours dependent on the programmatic needs and your availability. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, have great interpersonal communications skills, understand the complex and intersecting factors that contribute to health and health behaviors, and be flexible. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! The minimum qualifications are outlined in this job description – Public Health Nurse_Job Description_Updated6.25.24. The hourly rate for this position is $36 per hour. To apply, please complete our employment application and then email your cover letter and resume to Mary Day, Supervisor, Communicable Disease Prevention.
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Internships
We do not have any current internship opportunities. Please check back!