Health Careers Pathways Coordinator

Milwaukee Area Health Education Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education award

Health insurance for full-time members

Childcare assistance (eligible)

Loan forbearance eligibility

Training travel/housing support

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is seeking an AmeriCorps Community Corps member to strengthen capacity and address diversity in the healthcare workforce. You will mentor high school students, collaborate with teachers, and support outreach activities to increase health career awareness in Milwaukee.

The role includes coordinating HOSA activities, planning educational events, and ensuring timely reporting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national or legal permanent resident; ability to pass background checks.
• College graduate preferred; some college coursework in health or education.
• Experience working with teens; reliable transportation between schools.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support high school students interested in health careers.
• Work with teachers and medical students to implement health career programs, including HOSA.
• Serve as HOSA co-advisor: mentor HOSA members for conferences and meetings.
• Guide high school students in planning, implementing, and evaluating health-related service-learning projects.
• Recruit high school students to participate in programs and internships.
• Assist students in applying for summer programs and internships.
• Guide high school students in developing soft skills.
• Plan health career educational and awareness activities, including field trips.
• Plan end of year celebrations to acknowledge students’ achievements.
• Facilitate engaging meetings for high school students.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Evaluate the pathway programs.
• Submit accurate records, reports and surveys on time as required by AmeriCorps.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing

Written and verbal communication

Computer and office software

Organization and prioritization

Confidential/work ethics

Diversity & inclusion openness

Flexibility

Enthusiasm for helping others

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Some college coursework in health or education

Job description

Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is seeking an AmeriCorps Community Corps member to strengthen capacity and address diversity in the healthcare workforce. You will mentor high school students, collaborate with teachers, and support outreach activities to increase health career awareness in Milwaukee.

The role includes coordinating HOSA activities, planning educational events, and ensuring timely reporting.