HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentorship

HealthCorps • Ardmore, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthCorps is recruiting college students for its Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) mentorship program at middle and high schools in Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, and Madill, Oklahoma. Mentors must be within driving distance of one of these locations and will serve as near-peer mentors to local students throughout the academic year. The role involves implementing HealthCorps’ wellness club at 1–3 schools in Southern Oklahoma, helping teens make healthier choices and create leadership opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Mentors commit to 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. The position offers a stipend, the possibility of college credit, and ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship. The stipend amount depends on the number of sites served and is distributed monthly. College credit arrangements depend on the requirements of the student’s university.

HealthCorps is a national nonprofit that addresses community health challenges through educational, leadership, and service-learning programming for teens. The organization welcomes people with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and is an equal opportunity employer. Mentorship offers are contingent on satisfactory background investigation and/or reference checks.

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 a university.
• Commit at least 8 hours per week for the mentorship, generally for the entire academic year; limited single-semester placements are also 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.
• Be within driving distance of Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, or Madill, Oklahoma.
• Pass any background investigation and/or reference check required for the mentorship offer.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and collaborate with teen wellness leaders and school-site partners to deliver HealthCorps programming at 1–3 school sites.
• Collaborate with the Regional Program Manager and area mentors, and participate in the organization’s ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Research health challenges affecting assigned schools; complete needs assessments, report on impact, and track work throughout the mentorship.
• Plan and implement the Teens Make Health Happen program, committing at least 8 hours per week, including at least 3–4 hours of instructional work at school sites.
• Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations at each site and support regional events.
• Contribute program highlights, impact stories, and photos to HealthCorps social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok.
• Promote health and wellness and help ensure relevant local health resources are accessible to students and staff.
• Represent HealthCorps and its values at assigned sites and area-wide events, supporting outreach to teens, school staff, and community members.

Benefits

• Stipend paid in monthly installments, with the amount based on the number of sites served.
• Opportunity to receive college or course credit, or practicum hours, depending on university requirements.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Hands-on experience in public health and the education system.
• Opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.

What This Job Offers

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