Teens Make Health Happen Internship

About the role

We’re recruiting for programming in Phoenix, Tolleson, and Chandler, AZ. The position requires a commitment of 8+ hours per week during the academic year 2026‑2027, with a stipend and college credit available. HealthCorps is a national non‑profit dedicated to improving youth health through innovative education, leadership, and service‑learning programs. As a TMHH Mentor you will serve as a near‑peer mentor to middle and high school students, implementing the Teens Make Health Happen wellness club in 2‑3 schools in the greater Phoenix area. You will collaborate with teen leaders, site partners, and your Regional Program Manager, assess school needs, manage club activities, host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations, share program highlights on social media, uphold the HealthCorps mission, and represent the organization in outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop Strong Relationships. You will collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 school sites. You will collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization at no‑expense.
• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress. You will research what health challenges the schools you serve are facing and then measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your mentorship.
• Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You will plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the course of the academic year. Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3‑4 hours each week for instructional purposes. We prioritize full year placements, however we do have a few opportunities for single semester commitments, as well as 1 or 3 club site placements, if you are looking for a slightly different commitment level.
• Share and Make Aware. You will host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events. You will support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students.
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. You will prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community.
• Represent HealthCorps in Phoenix. You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect 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.
• In good academic standing with your university.
• 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.
• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within the Phoenix area.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• College credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship. Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours.
• Professional Development: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.
• Stipend: You will receive a stipend based on the number of sites you serve. This stipend is intended