AmeriCorps CHC Member

About the role

The AmeriCorps Public Health program is an 11-month commitment that starts on September 1st, 2026, ending on August 3rd, 2027. Applications close on August 2nd, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to improve access to primary medical and dental care.
• Provide health education on a variety of topics to patients and the community.
• Enroll people into Medicaid and affordable insurance.

Requirements

• A car, or a reliable source of transportation is highly recommended. Some sites are near NJ Transit lines.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred but not required.
• Commitment to the entire duration of the program.
• Out-of-state members are welcome!

Qualifications

• Leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in medicine, public health, and social services.
• Access to a wide network of highly skilled providers.

Skills

• Community outreach skills.
• Health education delivery.
• Medicaid and insurance enrollment.

Benefits

• Training in assigned duties will be provided.
• Stipend earned over the 11-month period on a biweekly basis.
• Childcare assistance is available if eligible.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Health coverage can be provided for those in need.

Pay

Stipend earned over the 11-month period on a biweekly basis.

Schedule

Full-time commitment throughout the 11-month program.