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2026 Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
 
 
 
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is the state government agency that addresses health throughout Oregon. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project was founded in 2009 to alleviate, prevent, and reduce poverty by engaging new public health professionals in a year of full-time service in public health organizations to create or expand public health systems capacity. The OHA VISTA Project is also committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen service to Oregon communities. For more information about the OHA VISTA Project, visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. The OHA VISTA project is embedded in the OHA Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) program which addresses public health emergency preparedness and response across Oregon. Position offers are made on a rolling basis; early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is June 12, 2026. Qualified candidates will possess the following skills and traits and express desire to learn: • Leadership • Conflict management • Event planning • Training, mentoring, and advising • Administrative expertise • Organizational skills • Analytical skills • Time management • Recruitment • Intercultural and interpersonal communication • Empathy and emotional intelligence Portland is Oregon’s cultural center. It is dense with independent movie theaters and art galleries. The public transit system makes it easy to get around the city without a car, whether you’re visiting a food cart pod or a public park. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health. *VISTA Leaders will receive an unlimited Multnomah County Transit Pass: all Multnomah County TriMet buses, C-TRAN, and Portland Streetcar available for no cost. *State-wide and overnight travel is required for this position.
 
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Member Duties : OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders are responsible for: 1)Member Orientation -Orient members to their new roles and anti-poverty project focus; 2)Team meetings -Plan and coordinate (6+) team meetings, including annual conferences, new member orientation, and National Days of Service that reflect members’ professional development needs and increase their ability to build capacity and reduce poverty at host sites; 3)Member support -identify members’ successes and concerns and support solutions that ensure member retention, host site collaboration, productive year of service, and professional development; 4)Recruitment and outreach - Identify, plan and coordinate recruitment and outreach strategies and activities; and, 5)Program Quality Improvement - Identify gaps or areas for improvement in the OHA VISTA program and implement changes. Leader positions require 1 year of completed service with AmeriCorps or Peace Corps. This is a hybrid position at the Portland State Office Building.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Transit pass, Prof. development funds ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Technology ,  Veterans ,  Public Safety ,  Homelessness ,  Community Outreach ,  Disaster Relief ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Hunger ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Health ,  Tribal . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA Leaders
Program
2026 Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026  -   08/09/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OREGON  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/26/2026  To  06/12/2026 
Contact Caroline Tydings
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland   OR   97232
503-432-7574
caroline.d.tydings@oha.oregon.gov
www.healthoregon.org/vista
Listing ID 121568

       

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