Teen Health Education Intern

Teen Health Education Internship 

at HealthCorps  

Cleveland, OH 

Do you want to make a lasting difference in your community by empowering the next generation of healthy leaders, while also gaining hands-on public health experience? Join HealthCorps as a Community Health Mentor & Educator, in our mission to foster a healthy community and improve the lives of teens -- mentally and physically! 

Who We Are 

We’re HealthCorps – a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional and physical challenges. By expanding health education access in our schools, students gain the opportunity to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. 

Learn more about becoming a Mentor, and check out HealthCorps-Cleveland's Instagram. 

Where You Fit In  

We’re looking for creative, friendly, self-starters who will implement an innovative wellness program, called Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH), in public middle schools in Cleveland. The TMHH Program empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You’ll serve as a catalyst for change, promote health and wellness, and create leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned site(s).  

As a TMHH Intern, you will serve as a mentor to a group of teens throughout the school semester. You will gain hands-on classroom and leadership experience while teaching our public health curriculum in local schools (don't worry, we will train you & give you all the materials you need). These clubs are designed to be a fun way for students to interact with health subjects such as exercise, nutrition, managing stress, and much more! 

What You’ll Do  

Responsibilities:  

• Develop Strong Relationships. You will collaborate with teen program participants and school partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps’ programs across 1-3 schools.  You will collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other Cleveland interns, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization at no-expense. 
• Assess Your Schools’ Needs and Progress. You will research what health inequities the schools you serve are facing, and then measure your impact through an initial health needs assessment, weekly reporting, and creating monthly and semester impact summaries throughout your internship. 
• Manage Teens Make Health Happen Program. You will plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps’ program offering, Teens Make Health Happen, between 6-8+ hours (each week) throughout the course of the semester. Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4 hours each week for instructional purposes. All additional program planning/preparation and meetings can be completed virtually. 
• Share and Make Aware. You will host health and wellness initiatives or events at each of your sites monthly, and support annual regional events. You will support and contribute to HealthCorps’ social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students. 
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. You will prioritize health and wellness on a daily basis and, ultimately, work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites. Your service will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community. 
• Represent HealthCorps in Cleveland. You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• An undergraduate- or graduate-level college student majoring, or who holds strong interest, in medicine, public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, psychology, exercise science, education, social work, or other related fields. Recent college graduates taking a gap year are also eligible. 
• In good academic standing with your university. 
• A commitment of 6-8+ hours each week to the internship for the entire fall and spring semester, with training to begin virtually in early August. 
• A strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community;  strong professional communication and collaboration skills; a self-starter who can manage several projects at once; an ability to adapt in rapidly changing environments; and a public speaker who is interested in improving their comfort level presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience.  

Physical Requirements:  

• Access to your own personal vehicle to reliably travel to assigned sites each week with program supplies, which may include distances of up to 20 miles around Cleveland.
• Must be able to lift and transport up to 15 pounds at times. 

What You’ll Gain  

College credit:  If desired, HealthCorps can work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the internship.   

*Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university, this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours.  

Professional Development:  You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the duration of the internship. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.   

Additional Position Details   

Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps’ values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.  

HealthCorps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HealthCorps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, and in compliance with all state and federal law requirements.  

HealthCorps, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

HealthCorps, Inc. reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all of its potential interns. Your internship offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check.  

Location requirements 

hybrid