Public Health Project Coordinator

Help meet urgent public health needs while launching your career! As health needs continue to grow and evolve, there’s never been a more important time to support the health and wellness of our communities. 

Join Public Health Corps as a Public Health Project Coordinator and you’ll spend your days at a public health agency or community health board committed to addressing critical public health needs. In partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, we’ll train you to help build organizational capacity and support you every step of the way! 

How does it work? You’ll take on projects that contribute to your service site’s goals, focusing on community engagement, data collection, project coordination, volunteer mobilization, or workforce development. While serving, you’ll also receive career coaching and support from public health experts.  

Want to learn more? Watch this 2-minute video and see what it’s like to be a member. Or click here to view the position description.  

Core Responsibilities

• Support projects such as:
• Conducting health assessments
• Facilitting research and data collection
• Leading focus groups
• Advancing health campaigns
• Organizing public health education campaigns
• Commit to your own growth through training and professional development
• Share your experience with the community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Public Health Corps, you should be:

• Dependable and have a history of good attendance
• Able to manage projects
• Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment
• Proficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
• Fluent in English
• 18 years of age or older with a highschool diploma or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Ability to succesfully complete a background check

Schedule

We are currently hiring for the 2025-26 program year. Positions run July 2025-June 2026.

• 40 Hours per week
• Daytime hours
• Monday - Friday
• Time off on holidays

Part-time positions are also available at 25 hours per week!

Pay & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Compensation: $17.25 per hour served and additional perks!

• Free individual health insurance - monthly premium 100% covered
• Child care assistance - based on family size and income
• Member assistance program

Plus great education benefits, including:

• Up to $7395.00 for college tuition or student loans (members 55+ can transfer this award to a qualified family member)
• Federal student loan forbearance (payment puase) and interest repayment
• Time accrual toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Have Questions? 

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at 866-859-2825 or join@ampact.us. 

About Our Organization 

Public Health Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members who are on a mission to meet urgent public health needs. The program launched in 2022 and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings.  

Ampact prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any other category protected by law.  

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