HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentorship

HealthCorps • Kingston, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthCorps is recruiting college students to serve as Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) Mentors at middle and high schools in the Southern Oklahoma area, including Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, and Madill. Applicants must be within driving distance of one of these locations. Mentors implement an innovative wellness club at 1–3 schools and serve as near-peer mentors to students throughout the academic year, helping teens make healthier choices for themselves and their families and creating opportunities for leadership and community change.

The role involves committing at least 8 hours per week, including 3–4 or more hours at assigned school sites for instruction. Full-year placements are prioritized, though a limited number of single-semester commitments and different site-placement arrangements may be available. Mentors receive a stipend in monthly installments based on the number of sites served. HealthCorps will work with mentors and their universities to arrange college or course credit or practicum hours, depending on university requirements. Mentors also receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship, and gain direct experience in public health and education and opportunities to network with community leaders.

The position requires travel to assigned sites, which may be up to 60 miles away within Southern Oklahoma, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. Mentorship offers are contingent on clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check. HealthCorps is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

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 to the mentorship for the academic year; some single-semester opportunities may be available.
• Have a strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a community leader and be comfortable learning about and presenting health-related topics to teens.
• Be able to travel to assigned sites within Southern Oklahoma, potentially up to 60 miles away.
• Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Pass a background investigation and/or reference check, as the mentorship offer is contingent on clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and collaborate with teen wellness leaders, school-site partners, the Regional Program Manager, and area mentors to deliver HealthCorps programming across 1–3 school sites.
• Research the health challenges facing assigned schools, complete needs assessments, report on activities, and track work and impact throughout the mentorship.
• Plan and implement the Teens Make Health Happen program, committing at least 8 hours per week during the academic year and spending 3–4 or more hours per week at assigned sites for instruction.
• Support teens in planning and leading wellness programming, including lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects.
• Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations at each assigned site and support regional events.
• Contribute program highlights, stories of impact, 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 at assigned sites.
• Represent HealthCorps and its values at school sites and area-wide events, supporting outreach to teens, 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, coordinated with the university and subject to its requirements.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship at no expense.
• Direct experience in public health and the education system, with opportunities to network with community leaders.

What This Job Offers

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