Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corp

AmeriCorps; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Living Allowance

Stipend

Education award upon completion of 2,0

Job summary

AmeriCorps Appalchian Public Health Innovation Corp is seeking a Corps Member to join Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. You will help enhance public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina through service, training, and evidence-based interventions.

Program runs 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 with a part-time work schedule. Participants gain hands-on experience and an education award upon completion, supporting underserved communities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Education level: High school diploma or GED.
• Age Requirement: Minimum 18; no maximum stated.

Responsibilities

• Active Participation: Showing up and participating to ensure a rich learning and service experience
• Training and Service: Participating in mandatory training sessions and various service activities
• Project Contribution: Contributing to both team projects and individual initiatives
• Professional Development: Engaging in vocational training and professional development opportunities to grow as a public health leader

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

As an APP-PHI Corps Member at Appalachian State University, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to develop public health professionals, foster meaningful relationships, and bolster community preparedness by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions. Our Purpose: We aim to support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina. Goals: Develop Future Public Health Leaders: We recruit, train, and develop new generations of public health leaders equipped to respond to public health needs in North Carolina’s rural Appalachian communities. This involves capacity building and service in collaboration with state and regional partners to achieve better health outcomes for underserved communities. Enhance Community Capacity and Support: By providing essential capacity and support to local public health preparedness settings, we help meet the public health needs of North Carolina's rural Appalachian communities. Create Pathways to Public Health Careers: We offer exposure to high-quality public health-related careers through onsite experience and training. This includes psychological first aid training, with a particular focus on recruiting AmeriCorps members who reflect the communities they serve.

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Member Duties :

• Active Participation: Showing up and participating to ensure a rich learning and service experience
• Training and Service: Participating in mandatory training sessions and various service activities
• Project Contribution: Contributing to both team projects and individual initiatives
• Professional Development: Engaging in vocational training and professional development opportunities to grow as a public health leader

Program Benefits :

• Training
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

None

Service Areas

None

Skills

None

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corp

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NORTH CAROLINA

Accepting Applications

From 08/14/2026 To 08/31/2027

Contact

Jennifer Tyson

Leon Levine Hall

Boone NC 28607

[phone]

[e-mail]

Listing ID 130577