Job Description

About the organization : HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization working to eliminate health inequity and improve lives by educating and empowering teens - encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods.

Believing that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges, HealthCorps strives to strengthen teens with innovative approaches to health and wellness. We provide today's youth with the tools to become more physically and mentally resilient through educational programming, leadership experience and service learning.

About the role : In support of the mission of HealthCorps, the AmeriCorps Teens Make Health Happen Coordinator will partner with assigned schools to establish health priorities and deliver HealthCorps' wellness curriculum to students. You will engage school, district, and community stakeholders that have a common goal of improving the health and wellness of the school and community. This is an exciting opportunity to bring our nationally established curriculum to the Cleveland community!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a related field. Current college students with relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen
• Positive and professional written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion and commitment to health, education, and service fields

• Experience or interest in serving as a mentor to teens and cultivating relationships in a diverse environment

• Self-starter, organized and creative individual

Benefits

• Living Stipend up to $5,250 for Quarter Time members (450 total hours) or $3,500 for Minimum Time members (300 total hours)
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award up to $1,956.35 upon completion of term of service
• Training and extensive experience in health promotion, lesson planning, mentoring, and event coordination
• Professional development and networking opportunities with mission-aligned individuals across HealthCorps' national programming
• A built-in network of Corps Members growing alongside you!

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