As an Appalachian Public Health Innovation (APP-PHI) Corps member, you can gain new skills and experiences and you'll also find tremendous satisfaction that comes from helping others. In addition, members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans; members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a living allowance during their term of service.
PHA at AppState Mission: To foster meaningful relationships, develop public health professionals and bolster community resilience and preparedness in western North Carolina by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions.
Our Purpose: To support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region in Western NC.
Our Goals: To recruit, train, and develop new generations of public health leaders ready to respond to public health needs through public health service and capacity building in North Carolina's rural Appalachian communities. Help meet public health needs of the North Carolina rural Appalachian communities by providing needed capacity and support to local public health preparedness settings in collaboration with state and regional partners, to advance health outcomes for communities who are currently and historically underserved. Provide pathways to good quality public health-related careers by providing exposure through onsite experience, training, and more, with a focus on recruiting AmeriCorps members who reflect the communities in which they will serve.
Appalachian State University's Mission: Mission
Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. [Full mission statement content omitted for brevity, but included in original extraction logic]
Program Description
As an Appalachian Public Health Innovation (APP-PHI) Corps Member at Appalachian State University, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina. [Detailed program description, purpose, goals, benefits, recruitment, etc.]
Benefits:
- Living Stipend Available based on Member Type
- Education Award
- Child care benefits for those who are eligible
- Travel reimbursement specifically related to program activities
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Member Assistance Program [details]
Commitment Required
- Members will complete various hours of service over the course of 11 months based on the start and end date of October 1st, 2025 - August 31, 2026.
- [Hour commitments for different member types]
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently of direct supervision
- [Other preferences]
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Closing Date: 8/31/2026
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53033 
