Public Health Project Coordinator

Unclassified - Moorhead, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Moorhead, MN

About the position

As a Public Health Project Coordinator with Ampact, you will play a vital role in addressing urgent public health needs while launching your career in the field. This position is part of the Public Health Corps, which collaborates with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health to provide hands-on experience and career coaching. Your contributions will help the public health system deliver essential services to the community, ensuring that health initiatives are responsive to the needs of the population. In this role, you will engage in various activities aimed at enhancing public health capacity. You will facilitate research, collect data, and administer surveys to gather insights on community health needs. Engaging community members through focus groups and public health discussions will be a key part of your responsibilities, as will supporting health and racial equity initiatives. You will also assist in public health education campaigns, helping to disseminate important health information to the community. As a member of the AmeriCorps team, you will participate in ongoing training and professional development, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in public health practices. Your experience will not only benefit your career but also empower you to serve as a Public Health Corps ambassador, sharing your insights and experiences with the wider community. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in public health and community wellness.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate research, data collection, and survey administration.
• Engage community members in focus groups and public health conversations.
• Advance health and racial equity initiatives.
• Support public health education campaigns.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Gain hands-on experience in public health while embedded in a governmental public health agency.
• Share your experience with the wider community as a Public Health Corps ambassador.

Requirements

• Dependable with a history of good attendance.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Capable of setting a pace and maintaining a service schedule based on agreed hours commitment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), internet searches, data entry, email communication, databases, and videoconferencing.
• Fluent in English.
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Able to successfully complete a background check.

Benefits

• Up to $6895.00 in Education Award for members starting in July.
• Up to $7395.00 in Education Award for members starting in September.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for tuition or student loan repayment.
• Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment.
• Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• $1275 stipend paid every two weeks for 40 hours commitment.
• Individual health insurance with monthly premium 100% covered.
• Child care assistance based on family size and income.
• $725 stipend paid every two weeks for 25 hours commitment.