School Community Health Alliance Project Specialist - Public Health AmeriCorps (up to 38 hrs/wk)

Ingham County Health Department- AmeriCorps State Program • Lansing, MI

400d • $14,000 - $14,000

About The Position

The Public Health Project Specialist position with the School Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI) is a temporary, part-time role within the Public Health AmeriCorps program. This position focuses on enhancing youth engagement and addressing public health needs through program development, resource building, and community outreach. The specialist will work closely with various stakeholders to promote health equity and improve access to care for children and adolescents in Michigan.

Requirements

• Strong interest in public health, youth engagement, and equity-focused work.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program planning, facilitation, or community outreach.
• Familiarity with social media marketing and digital communication tools.
• Commitment to fostering racial and health equity in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement youth-focused programs and campaigns to enhance engagement and address gaps in public health services.
• Support planning and execution of various Youth Advisory Council initiatives and activities.
• Assist in identifying gaps in care and help design a three-year program to improve services and outcomes.
• Compile documents and organizational materials to streamline grant application processes.
• Maintain updated organizational rosters, email lists, and internal communication systems.
• Develop and implement educational resources on community health topics.
• Coordinate visits to health centers and other community organizations to strengthen collaboration.
• Assist with the development of statewide public health campaigns and identify guest speakers for mental health networking meetings.
• Support social media campaign efforts and assist with redesigning newsletters and other communication tools.
• Bring together SCHA-MI stakeholders to collaborate on shared public health objectives.

Benefits

• End of Service Educational Award of $5,176.50 (Three quarter time) or $3,697.50 (Half time).
• Loan forbearance and interest repayment available for eligible loans.
• Health Insurance and Childcare assistance for full-time members.
• $25 per month allowance for mileage reimbursement during each month of service for service-related travel.
• Up to $130 available in professional development funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed