Extension Public Health AmeriCorps Member- Northwest, Ohio

The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH

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Job Title :

Extension Public Health AmeriCorps Member- Northwest, Ohio

Department :

FAES | Family and Consumer Sciences-JM

Extension Public Health AmeriCorps (EPHAC) members will be a part of a unique one-of-a-kind AmeriCorps program. EPHAC members will serve in regional “hubs” across the state, located in OSU Extension offices.EPHAC members will work to engage stakeholders, including youth, to identify public health needs of the community, plan and implement projects to address the public health issues, and share with their community.

Goals of EPHAC projects include :

Address public health needs of local communities by providing support in state and local public health settings.

Advance more equitable health outcomes for underserved communities.

Expose youth to public health and other health-related career opportunities.

We are currently filling the following slots :

Reduced Full-Time Slots (1200 Hours / 8-12-month commitment)

Half-Time Slots (900 Hours / 8-12-month commitment)

Reduced Half-Time Slots (675 Hours / 8-12-month commitment)

Please include the following with your application :

An updated resume

A cover letter detailing why you want to serve with the Extension Public Health AmeriCorps. Please describe any previous volunteer experience. This should include where you served, why you served, and how it made you feel. If you have no formal volunteer experience, include how you have been involved in your community and what you hope to gain by serving with the Extension Public Health AmeriCorps.

Job-Related Responsibilities :

60% EPHAC related service activities, including direct and indirect service, assessing community needs, attending community meetings, partnership building, planningand implementing service projects, organizing events, and creating materials.

20% Combined training (EPHAC, AmeriCorps, CDC)

10% Present EPHAC to campus and local community organizations, student groups.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or GED

17 Years of age or older

U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien

Results of mandatory background check must enable you to effectively serve in duties of the position

Have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle, and able to make occasional trips to Columbus, OH for training & meetings.

Attendance at mandatory EPHAC onboarding (in-person and virtually)

Access to the internet and technology to complete timesheets and attend virtual meetings.

Ability to complete entire hours of commitment in contract period time.

Not be paid through Ohio State University on any other contracts or positions.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.