USC Campus Wellness Coordinator

AmeriCorps; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Stipend

Training

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance

Education award

Job summary

National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) AmeriCorps Volunteers serve alongside community organizations and institutions to expand access to mental health education, prevention, and support services. At the University of South Carolina, members support campus mental health outreach and student wellness initiatives by helping plan and implement engagement activities, awareness events, and educational programming.

Members assist with outreach, communications, partnership development, and efforts to

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mental health education and outreach.
• Ability to plan and implement engagement activities and events.
• Familiar with evidence-based interventions (MHFA, QPR).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with university and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Support campus mental health outreach and student wellness initiatives.
• Assist with outreach, communications, and partnership development.
• Help connect students with mental health resources.
• Contribute to program tracking, evaluation, and sustainability.

Skills

Education

Social Services

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

Community Organization

Counseling

Communications

Education

College graduate

Job description

The National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) is a national mental health workforce development program that partners with universities, school districts, health care systems, and community-based organizations to expand access to mental health education, prevention, and support services. NMHC AmeriCorps Volunteers serve within their communities to strengthen local capacity to address mental health needs through evidence-based and evidence-informed programming. In South Carolina, there is an urgent need to increase mental health awareness, improve early identification of mental health concerns, reduce stigma, and strengthen community response systems. NMHC Volunteers help meet this need by supporting the implementation of gatekeeper trainings and mental health education initiatives that provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs, connect others to resources, and respond effectively. Throughout their service term, AmeriCorps Volunteers receive training in identified mental health interventions, such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training. Volunteers then work alongside their host sites to deliver trainings, support outreach efforts, engage community members, and build sustainable mental health programming. Through service, partnership, and education, NMHC Volunteers help expand access to critical mental health resources and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities across South Carolina.

Member Duties

National Mental Health Corps (NMHC) AmeriCorps Volunteers serve alongside community organizations and institutions to expand access to mental health education, prevention, and support services. At the University of South Carolina, members support campus mental health outreach and student wellness initiatives by helping plan and implement engagement activities, awareness events, and educational programming. Members assist with outreach, communications, partnership development, and efforts to connect students with mental health resources. Volunteers also contribute to program tracking, evaluation, and sustainability efforts that strengthen campus mental health initiatives. Through NMHC and host-site training in evidence-based interventions such as Mental Health First Aid and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), members help increase awareness, reduce stigma, and promote early intervention and well-being across the USC community.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach
• Health

Skills

• Education
• Social Services
• Public Speaking
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Youth Development
• Community Organization
• Counseling
• Communications

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

USC Campus Wellness Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

SOUTH CAROLINA

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Krissi Raines
5 Commerce Rd
Newtown CT 06470
8434108188
[e-mail]