Public Health Project Coordinator

Unclassified - Thief River Falls, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Thief River Falls, 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 with community members, facilitate research, and support public health education campaigns. You will also have the opportunity to advance health and racial equity initiatives, participate in ongoing training, and gain valuable experience while embedded in a governmental public health agency. As a Public Health Corps ambassador, you will share your experiences and insights with the wider community, helping to foster a culture of health and wellness. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in public health and are ready to commit their time and skills to support their communities. The program is actively seeking members for the 2024-25 program year, and you will be part of a dedicated team working towards a healthier Minnesota.

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 (with attachments), databases and software use, and videoconferencing.
• Fluent in English.
• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A 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 which can be used to pay tuition or repay qualified student loans.
• 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.