HEALTHCORPS MENTORSHIP - PALM BEACH COUNTY- BELLE GLADE

Responsibilities: Develop strong relationships. Collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of Health Corps' programming across school sites. Assess your schools' needs and progress. Research the health challenges facing the schools you serve, then measure your impact through needs assessments, reporting, and ongoing tracking throughout your mentorship. Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. Plan and implement the successful delivery of the Health Corps' program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the course of the academic year. Share and make aware. Host a health promoting event at each of your school sites and support them with regional events. Support and contribute to Health Corps' social media platforms by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos. Commit to the Health Corps mission. Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites. Represent Health Corps in Palm Beach County. Be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites.

Preferred Qualifications: An undergraduate, graduate college student or a recent college graduate majoring in, or interested in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields. Also open to motivated young adults who are passionate about mentoring teens and promoting health and wellness. In good academic standing with your college or university. A commitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire academic year. A self-expectation and 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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles/ within the Palm Beach County area. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. What Gain: College credit: Health Corps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship.*Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university, this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours. Professional Development: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field. Stipend: You will receive a stipend based on the number of sites you serve. Intended to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You may use these funds for whatever you feel you need it for (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) and it will be distributed in monthly installments. Additional Position Details Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other, and our communities is core to Health Corps' values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.