NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps West Virginia I Service Member
Recruitment began: September 4, 2024
Job listing expires: December 21, 2024
Position Name: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Service Member
Position Type/Hours: Three Quarter Time/1200 hours
Service Location: Active Southern West Virginia
Living Allowance: $8,074.00
Education Award: $5,176.50
Total Award: $13,250.50
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on improving the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD promotes health and reduces the burden of chronic disease through various programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Population Health.
SPECIFIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Active Southern West Virginia (SWV) Service Member will build Active SWV’s volunteer capacity by improving and implementing the volunteer recruiting and training plan for the organization’s physical activities and organized exercise for underserved communities in Southern West Virginia. The member’s service will improve residents' physical health, increase opportunities for engagement in physical activities, enhance education about exercise, and contribute to the sustainability of Active SWV’s programs.
The Active SWV Service Member will:
* Review and update volunteer recruitment and training manuals.
* Support the release of surveys to volunteers, participants, and the community.
* Meet with current volunteers and program partners to develop systems for communication, recruitment, and volunteer retention.
* Improve outreach processes and systems for volunteer recruitment.
* Coordinate weekly and monthly physical activity programs in underserved communities.
* Research barriers and strategies for overcoming barriers to physical activity.
* Attend monthly meetings with partners such as Family Resource Network, Parks and Recreation, Chamber of Commerce, and community groups.
* Host public meetings in communities across southern West Virginia seeking partnership and program development.
* Research funding opportunities to support community-based physical activity programming.
* Organize and distribute regional resources from partners to the organization’s volunteers and participants.
DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED SERVICE SCHEDULE:
* Hybrid service hours – 60% in office, 40% remote.
* Service hours are to be completed Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
* A maximum of 20% of service hours may be training, education, or other similar approved activities.
* A maximum of 10% of service hours may be fundraising activities.
DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
* Experience or interest in physical activity, exercise science, physical therapy, or coaching.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Self-starter with initiative who can manage projects independently.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow up and follow through on tasks.
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
The NACDD PHA program operates in accordance with federal and AmeriCorps program requirements on non-discrimination. The program prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on protected categories.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
* Service members are expected to complete 1200 service hours within a one (1) year timeframe.
* The service year begins 02/03/2025 and ends 02/02/2026.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:
* Members must participate in pre-service orientation, PHA-specific training, program-specific training, and any other necessary trainings.
EVALUATION AND REPORTING:
PHA Service Members will:
* Complete quarterly assessments of the PHA Program.
* Complete monthly reflection forms.
* Participate in quarterly performance evaluations with their Host Service Site supervisor.
* Submit service timesheets biweekly.
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service.
* Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
* Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
* Must satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria.
* Must live in the geographic region and within commutable distance of the host service site.
OTHER PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Must comply with all Host Service Site vaccination requirements, including for COVID-19.
* Must be willing to travel to meet volunteers, partners, and for programming.
* Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS PROGRAM BENEFITS:
* Living allowance of $8,074.00 over the course of the term of service.
* $5,176.50 Segal Education Award at the end of a successful service term.
* Student loan deferment and interest forbearance.
* Increased professional awareness and real-world experience.
* Join a network of like-minded leaders passionate about improving communities.
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