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HealthCorps · 8 hours ago

HealthCorps Youth Education Internship

Oxnard, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health inequities in communities. The HealthCorps Youth Education Internship involves empowering teens to make healthier choices and serving as a mentor in middle and high schools.

Health CareMental HealthNon Profit

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Alexis Woodard, MBA

Responsibilities

Develop Strong Relationships

You will collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 – 3 school sites

You will collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area interns, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization at no-expense

Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress

You will research what health inequities the schools you serve are facing, and then measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your internship

Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs

You will plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program offering, Teens Make Health Happen, between 6-8+ hours (each week) throughout the course of the semester

Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3- 4 hours each week for instructional purposes

Share and Make Aware

You will host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support with regional events

You will support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students

Commit to the HealthCorps Mission

You will prioritize health and wellness on a daily basis and, ultimately, work to ensure that relevant, local health-resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites

Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community

Represent HealthCorps in the Los Angeles Region

You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites

Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials

Qualification

Public healthNutritionCommunity outreachLeadershipResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPresentation skills

Required

An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring, 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 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

Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 20 miles/ within the Los Angeles region

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times