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Colorado Immunity Corps

Immunize Colorado is a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit which works to protect Colorado families, schools and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. As Immunize Colorado's AmeriCorps VISTA program, the Colorado Immunity Corps (CO-mmunity Corps) aims to advance and promote vaccine delivery and education in communities across the state. Eight full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members will complete their year of national service at local public health agencies and community-based organizations across Colorado. We currently have positions available at: - Gunnison County Health Department in Gunnison, CO - Chaffee County Public Health in Salida, CO The AmeriCorps VISTA Immunization Outreach and Education Coordinator positions will work closely with community partners to promote access to primary care and improve vaccination rates through community-based clinics and education and outreach events. With support from staff members at host sites and Immunize Colorado, each VISTA member will be responsible for the organization, promotion, implementation and evaluation of these interventions. Applicants to this position should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to act independently as well as on a team. This position is a great opportunity to make a true impact on the health of Colorado communities and gain experience in public health.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The Immunization Outreach and Education Coordinator will: - Develop relationships and partnerships with key community partners such as healthcare providers, pharmacies, school health personnel, community-based organizations and local public health professionals; - Recruit medical professionals, volunteers and subject matter experts to support immunization outreach and education events; - Create and promote marketing materials to event-specific audiences; - Coordinate clinic and education event logistics including supplies and data collection and evaluation tools; - Collect, aggregate, analyze and report clinic and/or educational event data; - Attend required training, including the in-person orientation, in-person mid-service training and monthly webinars; - Conduct follow-up activities for clinic and educational events; - Develop a community-specific framework for immunization stakeholder engagement; - Support immunization data activities for local public health agencies.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach .

Skills : Medicine , Social Services , Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Public Health , Communications , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Community Organization , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Non-Profit Management .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Colorado Immunity Corps

Program Start/End Date
01/18/2022 - 01/17/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	COLORADO

Accepting Applications
From 10/27/2021 To 12/15/2021

Contact	Sarah Waraniak
13100 E. Colfax Ave.
Aurora CO 80011
720-777-4136
sarah.waraniak@childrenscolorado.org
www.immunizecolorado.org

Listing ID	103572


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