Teen Health Education Internship Fall 2024 - Empowering the Next Generation of Healthy Leaders through Innovative Community Outreach and Education

Introduction to HealthCorps and Our Mission

Are you passionate about serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? HealthCorps, a national non-profit organization, is committed to improving the lives of youth, both mentally and physically, by addressing health inequities in communities through innovative and engaging experiences in education, leadership, and service learning. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges. As a Teen Health Education Intern, you will play a vital role in implementing our mission and making a positive impact on the lives of teens in the Oklahoma City area.

Who We Are and What We Do

At HealthCorps, we empower teens to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, is designed to promote improved health and wellness, and create leadership opportunities for teens. As a Teen Health Education Intern, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students, leading our health and wellness club and supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges, and community improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teen Health Education Intern, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing strong relationships with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps' programming across 1-3 school sites
• Assessing the health needs and progress of the schools you serve, and measuring the impact of your work through needs assessments, reporting, and tracking
• Managing the Teens Make Health Happen club, planning and implementing the successful delivery of the program, and committing 6-8+ hours per week to the mentorship
• Sharing and making aware the importance of health and wellness through hosting Café O Yea demonstrations, supporting regional events, and contributing to HealthCorps' social media platforms
• Representing HealthCorps and embodying our values, both inside and outside your assigned sites, and being an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:

• A current undergraduate or graduate college student majoring, or interested, in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work, or other related fields
• Good academic standing with your university
• A commitment of 6-8+ hours per week to the mentorship for 1-2 semesters
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following preferred qualifications will make you a stronger candidate for this role:

• Previous experience working with teens or in a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Skills and Competencies

To succeed as a Teen Health Education Intern, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations and communities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Teen Health Education Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health and education, and develop valuable skills and competencies that will benefit you in your future career. You will also have the opportunity to network with community leaders in the field and receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At HealthCorps, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are committed to providing a sense of belonging for everyone, and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to join our team.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

As a Teen Health Education Intern, you will receive a stipend based on the number of sites you serve, which is intended to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You will also have the opportunity to earn college credit, depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university. Additionally, you will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program.

Conclusion

If you are passionate about serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders, we encourage you to apply for the Teen Health Education Internship Fall 2024. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health and education, and develop valuable skills and competencies that will benefit you in your future career. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact on the lives of teens in the Oklahoma City area and join a dynamic and diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of communities.

How to Apply

Ready to join us? The first step is easy. Click apply now and we'll be in touch soon! Please note that this is a temporary internship position, and we are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to join our team.