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Mendocino Public Health Associate
 
 
 
SafeRx Mendocino is recruiting one new AmeriCorps VISTA member to support overdose prevention activities throughout Mendocino County. The AmeriCorps VISTA will support projects intended to increase the reach and impact of SafeRX Mendocino including creating and updating a community resource map; distributing outreach and harm reduction supplies; and developing public messaging strategies to increase coalition visibility. Additionally, the VISTA will support coalition activities and projects by attending trainings and regular meetings. They will work to research and develop new and effective ways for the coalition to communicate with the public to increase visibility and coalition sustainability. The selected member will develop skills in public speaking, desk research, networking and partnership development, project coordination, and communication. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact, the largest AmeriCorps VISTA sponsor in the Western Region. This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps
 
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Member Duties : All members serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. This is an in-person position and the selected candidate must live within Mendocino County. Modest relocation assistance is available. Please note, this role is administrative and will focus on capacity building projects. The role will not include any direct service. This VISTA member will need to be able to independently complete tasks. Additionally, the VISTA member should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  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 working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Public Health AmeriCorps ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Mendocino Public Health Associate
Program Start/End Date
03/10/2025  -   03/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Accepting Applications
From  01/23/2025  To  02/14/2025 
Contact Karlene Kuhn
555 12th St
Oakland   CA   94607
(510) 285-9107
vista@healthleadership.org
Listing ID 125521

       

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