Teen Health Education Internship

HealthCorps • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HealthCorps is seeking a creative, friendly, self-starter to implement an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in 1-4 middle or high schools in the Oklahoma City area. The TMHH Club empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness, and creating leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned sites. As a TMHH Mentor, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students throughout the academic year. You will gain hands-on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.

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

• Develop Strong Relationships: 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, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization at no-expense.
• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress: Research health challenges the schools you serve are facing and measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your mentorship.
• 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 course of the academic year. This commitment requires being at assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4+ hours each week for instructional purposes. Full year placements are prioritized, but single semester commitments and 1-4 club site placements are available.
• Share and Make Aware: Host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events. Support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos.
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission: 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.
• Represent HealthCorps in Oklahoma City: Be an embodiment and extension of the organization and its values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.

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 to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You may use these funds for whatever you feel you need it for (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) and it will be distributed in monthly installments.

What This Job Offers

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