Public Health Project Coordinator

Unclassified - Breckenridge, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Breckenridge, 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. The position is designed to support the health and wellness of communities in Minnesota, particularly through the Public Health Corps initiative in partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. This role offers valuable, hands-on experience in public health, along with career coaching and support from public health experts. You will be instrumental in helping the public health system deliver critical services, ensuring that community needs are met effectively. In this position, you will engage in various activities aimed at increasing public health capacity. Your responsibilities will include facilitating research, collecting data, and administering surveys. You will also engage community members in focus groups and public health discussions, advancing health and racial equity initiatives. Supporting public health education campaigns will be a key part of your role, as will participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities. As a Public Health Corps ambassador, you will share your experiences with the wider community, helping to raise awareness and promote public health initiatives. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and are looking to gain practical experience in public health. The program is actively seeking members for the 2024-25 program year, and you will have the opportunity to put your passion into action as a Project Coordinator.

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.
• 18 years of age or older 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 for 40 hours commitment.
• Child care assistance based on family size and income for 40 hours commitment.
• $725 stipend paid every two weeks for 25 hours commitment.