Teens Make Health Happen Internship

HealthCorps, Inc.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

College credit

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

HealthCorps, Inc. is seeking TMHH Mentors to implement the Teens Make Health Happen club in 2-3 middle or high schools in the greater Phoenix area.

Mentors will lead wellness activities, recruit participants, and help teens develop healthier habits during the academic year. You will gain hands-on experience in public health education, leadership, and community outreach, with a stipend and college credit available.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in public health or related field.
• Commitment to 8+ hours per week for the full academic year.
• Interest in mentoring teens and delivering health programming.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with teen wellness leaders and site partners.
• Assess school needs and track program impact across two to three sites.
• Plan and implement Teens Make Health Happen clubs (8+ hours/week).
• Host monthly Café O Yea demonstrations and support regional events.

Skills

Public health interest

Leadership

Communication

Community engagement

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

We’re recruiting for programming in the following areas: Phoenix, Tolleson and Chandler AZ

8+ hours/week, academic year 2026 – 2027

Stipend + College Credit Available

Are you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? HealthCorpsand our mission to improve the lives of youth,both mentally and physically,providesyou withthe opportunity to do just that.

We’reHealthCorps– a national,non-profit organization committed toimprovinglivesby addressing health challenges incommunities 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.

Check out this video to learn more about HealthCorps and what being a TMHH Mentor looks like!

Where You Fit In

We’re looking for a creative, friendly, self-starter who will implement an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen in 2-3 middle or high schools in the greater Phoenix area. The TMHH Club empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness and creating leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned sites.

As a TMHH Mentor, you will serve as a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students throughout the academic year. You will gain hands on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Develop Strong Relationships.Youwillcollaborate withteenwellnessleadersand site partnersto ensure effective delivery ofHealthCorps’programming across2school sites.You willcollaborate with your Regional Program Managerand otherarea mentors, as well asparticipate inongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization atno-expense.
• Assess YourSchools’Needs and Progress.You will researchwhathealth challengestheschoolsyou serve are facing and then measure your impact bycompleting a needs assessment,reporting,and trackingyour workthroughout your mentorship.
• ManageTeens Make Health HappenClubs.Youwillplan andimplement thesuccessful delivery ofthe HealthCorps’ program, Teens Make Health Happen,committing to 8+hoursaweekthroughout thecourse of the academic year.Your commitment to this program willrequireyouto beat your assigned school sites/campusesfor 3-4 hours each week for instructional purposes.We prioritize full year placements, however we do have a few opportunities for single semester commitments, as well as 1 or 3 club site placements, if you are looking for a slightly different commitment level.
• Share and Make Aware.You will host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events. You will support and contribute toHealthCorps’social media platforms (Instagram,TikTok, etc.)by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photosthatwillshine a bright light onyour students.
• Commit to theHealthCorpsMission.Youwill prioritize health and wellnessdailyand work to ensure thatrelevant, localhealth resourcesareaccessible for allstudents and staff at your respective sites. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community.
• RepresentHealthCorpsin Phoenix.You willbe an embodiment and extension of our organizationand our values,bothinside 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 toHealthCorpsresources and materials.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in,or interestedin public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields.
• In good academic standing with your university.
• Acommitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorshipfor the entireacademic year.
• A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as aspeaker who is comfortablein learning andpresenting onhealth-related topics to a teen audience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travelto assigned sites, which may includedistances of up to40 miles/within the Phoenix area.
• Must be able tolift upto 15 pounds at times

Benefits

What You’ll Gain

College credit

HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship.

• 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 your time in the mentorship program. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.

Stipend

You will receive a stipend based on the number of sites you serve. This stipend is intended to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You may use these funds for whatever you feel you need it for (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) and it will be distributed in monthly installments.

Additional Position Details

Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other,and our communities is core toHealthCorps’ 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.HealthCorpsprovides 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 its potential mentors. Your mentorship offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check.