HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentorship

HealthCorps • Tishomingo, OK

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About The Position

HealthCorps is recruiting college students to mentor middle and high school students in Southern Oklahoma. Mentors implement the Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) wellness club at 1–3 school sites, serving as near-peer mentors and helping teens make healthier choices for themselves and their families. The role involves supporting teen-led wellness activities and leadership opportunities throughout the academic year. Mentors commit at least 8 hours per week, including 3–4 or more hours at assigned school sites for instruction. Full-year placements are prioritized, though some single-semester commitments are available.

Mentors receive a stipend based on the number of sites served, distributed monthly, and HealthCorps will work with the mentor’s university to arrange college or course credit or practicum hours, depending on university requirements. The organization also provides ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship, with opportunities to gain experience in public health and education and network with community leaders. Applicants must be within driving distance of Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, or Madill, Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in, or interested in, public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work, or a related field.
• Be in good academic standing with your university.
• Commit at least 8 hours per week for the academic year; some single-semester opportunities are available.
• Have a strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a community leader.
• Be comfortable learning about and presenting health-related topics to a teen audience.
• Be able to travel to assigned sites in Southern Oklahoma, potentially up to 60 miles.
• Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Pass any background investigation and/or reference check required by HealthCorps.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and collaborate with teen wellness leaders, school partners, the Regional Program Manager, and area mentors to deliver HealthCorps programming across 1–3 school sites.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by HealthCorps.
• Research health challenges at assigned schools and assess needs, report on activities, and track progress and impact throughout the mentorship.
• Plan and implement Teens Make Health Happen clubs, committing at least 8 hours per week and providing instruction at assigned school sites for 3–4 or more hours each week.
• Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations at each site and support regional events.
• Contribute to HealthCorps social media by sharing program highlights, impact stories, and photos.
• Promote health and wellness and help make relevant local health resources accessible to students and staff.
• Represent HealthCorps and its values at school sites and area-wide events, supporting outreach to teens, staff, and community members.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend based on the number of sites served, intended to help offset participation-related costs.
• HealthCorps will work with the mentor’s university to provide college or course credit or practicum hours, subject to university requirements.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Opportunities to gain direct experience in public health and education and network with community leaders.

What This Job Offers

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