Teen Health Education Internship

About the role

We are recruiting for programming in Ada, OK and the surrounding areas. The 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 across 1-4 school sites.
• Assess Schools' Needs and Progress: Research health challenges at schools and measure impact through needs assessments, reporting, and tracking.
• 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 site monthly and support regional events. Contribute to HealthCorps' social media platforms by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos.
• 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, connecting teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.

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.
• 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 incurred from participating in the program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 60 miles within the Ada area.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Additional Position Details

HealthCorps, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals that align with our core beliefs of inclusivity and diversity. We reserve the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all potential mentors.