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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 are seeking Members at these locations: - Adams County Health Department in Westminster, CO - Chaffee County Public Health in Salida, CO - Garfield County Health Department in Glenwood Springs, CO - Gunnison County Health Department in Gunnison, CO - Mesa County Health Department in Grand Junction, 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 : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Medicine ,  Social Services ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Colorado Immunity Corps VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/15/2024  -   07/14/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations COLORADO  

Accepting Applications
From  11/09/2023  To  07/01/2024 

Contact Christian Vieweg
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora   CO   80045
217-250-0804
christian.vieweg@coloradoimmunitycorps.org
www.immunizecolorado.org

Listing ID 118559


       

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