Part-Time Americorps Aide

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living stipend

Education award

Training and professional development

Job summary

Michigan State University (MSU) Extension seeks part‑time AmeriCorps HealthCorps members to promote youth mental and emotional wellness across Michigan. Members will teach 8‑18 year olds using a state approved curriculum, serve 20‑25 hours per week from October 2026 to September 2027, and receive a living stipend and an education award.

Positions are housed at MSU Extension offices; most service is in person with some online training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Passion for mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Knowledge of youth development, volunteer recruitment, and management.
• Outgoing, confident, and able to work in a fast‑paced hybrid (virtual and in‑person) environment.
• Proven ability to establish and work with a network of constituents and community members across diverse dimensions.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences representative of the communities served.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches that reflect diversity of the target population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Travel within local and surrounding communities and occasional long‑distance travel required.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Proficiency in technology: web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead 4‑H SPIN clubs with fun activities/themes that match youth interests.
• Teach healthy lifestyles lessons in area schools; may help create new partnerships and assist with scheduling.
• Recruit youth new to 4‑H to join SPIN clubs.
• Attend family events to support healthy lifestyle activities.
• Collect and report data each month using MSU Extension’s system: participant surveys, attendance, and written narratives.
• Pursue certifications in the mental health field and one‑on‑one career coaching.
• Attend training twice a month with the 4‑H HealthCorps cohort and other AmeriCorps, 4‑H, and MSU Extension events as needed (up to 20% of total hours).

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Youth development

Volunteer recruitment

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Program development

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Travel willingness

Tools

Zoom

Qualtrics

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on‑call position providing assistance and support for education, health, and human needs, the environment and/or public safety as part of the National AmeriCorps volunteer program. Term: temporary staff can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service between terms; after the second term the position may be terminated for three (3) months or switched to on‑call. On‑call staff are allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Position Overview

Make a difference in the lives of Michigan youth! MSU Extension is seeking part‑time AmeriCorps members to join the 4‑H HealthCorps team. Members will teach youth ages 8‑18 about mental and emotional wellness through classroom lessons and community workshops. This statewide program focuses on promoting social‑emotional health and preventing substance use. Members will serve 20‑25 hours per week from October 2026 to September 2027, receive training and support, ongoing professional development, a living stipend, and an education award that can pay off most student loans or tuition. Positions are housed at pre‑selected MSU Extension offices across Michigan.

Role and Responsibility

AmeriCorps members in this role will teach youth, 8‑18, about healthy living using the program's approved curriculum. They will do this in two main ways:

• Organizing and leading short‑term clubs, called 4‑H SPIN clubs, based on what youth are interested in;
• Teaching healthy lifestyles lessons in schools using approved curriculum.

Tasks to accomplish these responsibilities include:

• Plan and lead 4‑H SPIN clubs with fun activities/themes that match youth interests.
• Teach healthy lifestyles lessons in area schools; may help create new partnerships and assist with scheduling.
• Recruit youth new to 4‑H to join SPIN clubs.
• Attend family events to support healthy lifestyle activities.
• Collect and report data each month using MSU Extension’s system: participant surveys, attendance, and written narratives.
• Pursue certifications in the mental health field and one‑on‑one career coaching.
• Attend training twice a month with the 4‑H HealthCorps cohort and other AmeriCorps, 4‑H, and MSU Extension events as needed (up to 20% of total hours).

Positions will be housed at local MSU Extension offices. Most service will be in person, with some training occurring online.

Members will be expected to use MSU Extension programs such as Teams, Zoom, and Outlook, and work with the community. They should be comfortable using technology and willing to learn new tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Knowledge of youth development, volunteer recruitment, and management.
• Outgoing, confident, and able to work in a fast‑paced hybrid (virtual and in‑person) environment.
• Proven ability to establish and work with a network of constituents and community members across diverse dimensions.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences representative of the communities served.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches that reflect diversity of the target population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Travel within local and surrounding communities and occasional long‑distance travel required.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Proficiency in technology: web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

ON‑CALL.