Teen Health Education Internship

About the role

We are recruiting for programming in Oklahoma City. This role involves implementing an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in 1-4 middle or high schools. You will serve as a near-peer mentor to local teens, promoting improved health and wellness, and creating leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop Strong Relationships: Collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps' programming.
• Assess Schools' Needs and Progress: Research and measure the impact of your work by completing a needs assessment and tracking your progress.
• Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs: Plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps' program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the academic year.
• Share and Make Aware: Host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events. Support and contribute to HealthCorps' social media platforms.
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission: Prioritize health and wellness daily and ensure relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff.
• Represent HealthCorps: Be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in, or interested in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields.
• A commitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire academic year.
• A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as a speaker who is comfortable in learning and presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience.

Benefits

• College credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the mentorship program.
• Stipend: A stipend based on the number of sites you serve, intended to help alleviate potential costs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 45 miles within the Oklahoma City area.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.