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Colorado Immunity Corps VISTA
 
 
 
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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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; Assist in recruitment of medical professionals, volunteers and subject matter experts to support immunization outreach and education events; Create and promote marketing materials to event-specific audiences; Understand and assess community needs and reevaluate or implement interventions ; Attend required trainings and VISTA team meetings;; 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. Other duties, as assigned. Vast knowledge of vaccination is NOT required.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Public Health ,  Social Services ,  Medicine . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Colorado Immunity Corps VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/14/2023  -   08/12/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations COLORADO  
Accepting Applications
From  05/03/2023  To  12/31/2023 
Contact Sarah Waraniak
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora   CO   80045
9705099533
sarah.waraniak@childrenscolorado.org
Listing ID 118559

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