Teen Health and Wellness Mentor

HealthCorps • Philadelphia, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) Mentor – HealthCorps 📍 Philadelphia, PA & Wilmington, DE ⏱ 6–8+ hours/week, academic year 2026-2027 💰 Stipend + College Credit Available Make an Impact. Build Your Career. Empower Teen Leaders. Join HealthCorps as a TMHH Mentor and help teens make healthier choices, build leadership skills, and create community change. This is a flexible, hands‑on opportunity perfect for students interested in public health, education, psychology, social work, nutrition, biology, marketing, public policy , and more. ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Role Meaningful Impact: Lead a wellness club in local high schools and empower youth. Career Experience: Gain real public health + education program experience. Professional Development: Receive training, mentorship, and leadership skill-building. College Credit: We partner with your university to support course or practicum credit. Stipend: Helps cover transportation, meals, and other participation costs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student in a related field (public health, education, social sciences, etc.)
• Take and pass background checks (criminal, child abuse, FBI fingerprinting, etc)
• In good academic standing
• Able to commit 6–8+ hours/week for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Comfortable working with teens and presenting wellness topics
• Ability to travel up to 30 miles within Greater Philadelphia/Wilmington
• Able to lift up to 15 lbs

Responsibilities

• Lead Teens Make Health Happen wellness clubs in 2–3 middle and/or high schools (3–4 hrs/week onsite).
• Mentor middle and high school students on wellness, leadership, and community projects.
• Support student-led activities (e.g., step challenges, lunchtime demos, school improvement events).
• Build relationships with school staff and teen wellness leaders.
• Track your impact through assessments and program documentation.
• Host monthly Café O’Yea wellness demonstrations.
• Share program highlights on social media.
• Represent HealthCorps at school and community events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees