HealthCorps Teens Make Health Happen Mentorship

HealthCorps • Dickson, OK

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About The Position

HealthCorps is recruiting college students to serve as near-peer mentors in its Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH) wellness club at 1–3 middle or high schools in Southern Oklahoma. Mentors work with students throughout the academic year to encourage healthier choices, develop teen leadership, and support sustainable improvements in community health and wellness. Applicants must be within driving distance of Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, or Madill, Oklahoma.

The role involves at least 8 hours of commitment each week, including 3–4 or more hours weekly at assigned school sites for instruction. Full-year placements are prioritized, though a limited number of single-semester commitments and placements at 1–3 club sites are available. The program offers a stipend in monthly installments based on the number of sites served, and HealthCorps will work with the mentor’s university to provide college or course credit or practicum hours, depending on university requirements. Mentors also receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship at no cost.

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 entire academic year, subject to the limited single-semester opportunities described in the posting.
• 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 within driving distance of Ardmore, Dickson, Kingston, or Madill, Oklahoma.
• Be able to travel to assigned sites, potentially up to 60 miles within Southern Oklahoma.
• Be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Pass a background investigation and/or reference check; the mentorship offer is contingent on clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and collaborate with teen wellness leaders, school partners, the Regional Program Manager, and area mentors to deliver programming across assigned school sites.
• Research the health challenges faced by assigned schools and assess and track program impact through needs assessments and reporting.
• Plan and implement Teens Make Health Happen clubs at assigned schools, committing at least 8 hours per week throughout the academic year, including 3–4 or more hours weekly at school 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 to HealthCorps social media by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos.
• Promote health and wellness and help ensure relevant local health resources are accessible to students and staff.
• Represent HealthCorps and its values at school sites and area-wide events, connecting teens, staff, and community members with HealthCorps resources and materials.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities provided by the organization.

Benefits

• Stipend paid in monthly installments, with the amount based on the number of sites served.
• College or course credit or practicum hours, subject to the requirements and guidelines of the mentor’s university.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship at no expense to the participant.
• Opportunities to gain public health and education-system experience and network with community leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed