Health Education Internship

HealthCorps • Durant, OK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth by addressing health challenges through innovative and engaging programming in education, leadership, and service learning. The Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) Mentorship program aims to empower teens to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods, recognizing that limited access to health education can lead to lifelong challenges. This internship offers an opportunity to serve the community and empower the next generation of healthy leaders.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 1-4 school sites.
• Collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization.
• Research health challenges faced by the schools served.
• Measure impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking work throughout the mentorship.
• Plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the academic year.
• Be present at assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4+ hours each week for instructional purposes.
• Host Café O Yea demonstrations at each site monthly.
• Support regional events.
• Support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos.
• Prioritize health and wellness daily.
• Work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at respective sites.
• Represent HealthCorps in Southern Oklahoma, embodying and extending the organization's values both inside and outside of assigned sites.
• Conduct outreach efforts to connect teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.

Benefits

• Stipend + College Credit Available
• College credit (may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours)
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship
• Direct experience in public health and the education system
• Opportunities to network with community leaders in the field
• Stipend based on the number of sites served, intended to help alleviate potential costs (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) distributed in monthly installments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree