"2025-26 Rural Public Health AmeriCorps Members (Multiple Vacancies)"

2025-26 Rural Public Health AmeriCorps Members (Multiple Vacancies)

Department: Public Health - 273700

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old or 17 years old with parental permission
• High School Degree/Bachelor's degree
• Strong interest in public health
• Valid driver's license
• Criminal background check
• Must be a United States of America citizen or legal permanent resident
• Flexibility to adapt to both site-based and remote working environments

Essential Job Functions

Location: Boone, NC or one of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey and other Western NC locations.

The Public Health AmeriCorps program provides opportunities for people to make an intensive commitment to service... Segal AmeriCorps Education Award...

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.

Program Description: As a Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) 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...

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...

Commitment Required: Members will complete various hours of service over the course of 11 months... October 1st, 2025 - August 31, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently of direct supervision
• ... Proficiency with Excel, MS Word, and relational databases
• Public health work

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Date: 8/31/2026

Immediate Supervisor & Contact Information: Jennifer Schroeder Tyson, tysonjs@appstate.edu

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52286