About the role#
HealthCorps is seeking a mentor to lead the Teens Make Health Happen program in middle and high schools across Oklahoma City. You will serve as a near-peer mentor, helping students make healthy choices and fostering leadership skills within their communities. This is a paid internship that offers college credit and ongoing professional development.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to deliver programming at 1-4 school sites.
- Plan and implement the Teens Make Health Happen program, spending 3-4 hours each week at your assigned school sites.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify health challenges and track program progress.
- Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations and support regional events.
- Connect students and staff with relevant local health resources.
- Contribute to social media platforms by sharing program highlights and student impact stories.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in public health, psychology, nutrition, biology, marketing, public policy, education, or social work.
- Good academic standing at your university.
- Availability to commit at least 8 hours per week for the full academic year.
- A strong desire for personal and professional growth as a community leader.
- Comfort with learning and presenting health-related topics to a teen audience.
Location & details#
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Commitment: 8+ hours per week, rolling term.
- Requirements: Ability to travel up to 45 miles to assigned sites and lift up to 15 pounds.
About HealthCorps
HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization founded in 2003. It focuses on public health education for teenagers. The organization operates from its headquarters in New York. It employs 138 people to provide educational programming and leadership experience.
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