AmeriCorps Health Educator - School Based Health (On-site)

Description

Apply to be an AmeriCorps Health Educator with Erie Family Health Centers!

Join AmeriCorps as a Health Educator for High School - School Based Health at Erie Family Health Centers. This year-long, full-time service position provides the opportunity to support students, families, and communities while building professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on service experience.

AmeriCorps Member Benefits

• Living allowance of up to $30,000
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service
• Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver health education and wellness programming to high school students.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition and health coaching support.
• Coordinate student access to vision and dental services.
• Plan and facilitate health promotion events and outreach activities.
• Support youth engagement initiatives and advisory boards.
• Participate in community outreach and resource navigation activities.

\*\*Applications must be submitted bySeptember 13, 2026, to be considered for full-time opportunities. Anticipated start of Monday, September 21st 2026.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to present information to groups.
• Current CPR Certification.
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.

Preferred

• Experience in community health, education, or social services.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• EPIC experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

The Erie Advantage Pledge

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that

• Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
• Our voices matter.
• We do things well.
• Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
• We find our career sweet spot at Erie.