HealthCorps Youth Health Education Internship

Teens Make Health Happen Internship atHealthCorpsSan Diego, CAAre you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthyleaders? HealthCorps and our mission to improve the lives of youth, both mentally and physically,provides you the opportunity to do just that.Who We AreWe’re HealthCorps – a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressinghealth inequities in communities through programming that includes innovative and engagingexperiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouragingthem to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program isgrounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social,emotional and physical challenges.Where You Fit InWe’re looking for a creative, friendly, self-starter who will implement an innovative wellness club, TeensMake Health Happen in 2-3 middle or high schools in San Diego CA. The TMHH Club empowers teensto make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You’ll serve as a catalyst for sustainablechange, promoting improved health and wellness and creating leadership opportunities for teens at yourassigned sites.As an Intern, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students over thecourse of the semester. You will gain hands on experience leading our health and wellness club, TeensMake Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.What You’ll DoResponsibilities:• Develop Strong Relationships. You will collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partnersto ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programming across 2 – 3 school sites. You willcollaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area interns, as well as participate inongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization atno-expense.• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress. You will research what health inequities the schoolsyou 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 deliveryof the HealthCorps’ program offering, Teens Make Health Happen, between 6-8+ hours (eachweek) throughout the course of the semester. Yourcommitment 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 monthlyand support with regional events. You will support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social mediaplatforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photosthat 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 studentsand staff at your respective sites. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on yourcommunity.• Represent HealthCorps in the Los Angeles Region. You will be an embodiment and extension ofour organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence -- whether atyour assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connectteens, staff and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.Minimum Qualifications:• An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring, or interested, in public health, publicpolicy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields• In good academic standing with your university• A commitment of 6-8+ hours each week to the internship for the entire fall semester• A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in thecommunity, and as a speaker who is comfortable in learning and presenting on health-relatedtopics to a teen audiencePhysical Requirements:Diego region• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles/ within the SanWhat You’ll GainCollege credit:HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the internship.*Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university this may be in the form ofcollege or course credit or practicum hours.Professional Development:You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the duration ofthe internship. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and haveopportunities to network with community leaders in the field.Additional Position DetailsEnsuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learnfrom each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps’ values. We welcome people of differentbackgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with thesesame core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging foreveryone.HealthCorps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HealthCorps provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, and in compliance with all state and federal lawrequirements.HealthCorps, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms andconditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.HealthCorps, Inc. reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on allof its potential interns. Your internship offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and or reference check.