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Medical Reserve Corps Plan Coordinator

This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team meetings, and support from VISTA team leaders and project director. Visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista for more information. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is May 26, 2025. Lincoln County Emergency Management serves all residents by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. We coordinate with local, state, and federal partners to create emergency plans, provide public education, and ensure community safety. Our focus includes supporting vulnerable populations, such as low-income residents, by improving access to resources, shelters, and information during emergencies. These efforts help alleviate poverty by reducing the financial and health impacts of disasters. Located on Oregon’s stunning coast, Lincoln County offers beautiful beaches, lush forests, and a strong sense of community. Join us in building resilience and protecting our neighbors in this incredible place we call home. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Newport is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health!

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will enhance public health and emergency management systems to better serve local populations. They will develop a medically fragile shelter plan, transition the Medical Reserve Corps to Public Health, and create emergency preparedness programs for older adults and individuals with electronic medical devices. Duties include conducting needs assessments, drafting plans, organizing training, and creating outreach materials. Applicants should have experience with research, writing, project management, public health knowledge, adaptability, problem-solving and self-motivation. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve Oregonians through indirect service and capacity building, meaning the work you will do is the behind-the-scenes work. While programs developed endure for years, you will have limited interaction with the community and will serve in a professional office. Applicants should be independent, motivated, reliable, and have strong writing and communication skills.

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


*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 , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Disaster Relief .

Skills : Social Services , Community Organization , Public Health , Disaster Services , General Skills , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Communications , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Medical Reserve Corps Plan Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

08/11/2025 - 08/10/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 04/25/2025 To 05/26/2025

Contact

caroline tydings

800 NE Oregon St

Portland OR 97232

5034327574

Listing ID

126448


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