VISTA Public Health Specialist

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Nebraska; On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award

Childcare assistance

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of St

free parking

Health Coverage

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Mission University in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a dedicated VISTA member to support community health outreach and capacity building through partnerships with local health organizations. The role focuses on sustainable public health initiatives and engagement with underserved communities.

The program offers a living allowance, education award eligibility, childcare assistance (if eligible), training, and relocation support, with a focus on field-based learning and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Strong community health outreach and engagement skills.
• Ability to build partnerships with health organizations and public agencies.
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Member will build capacity by expanding community outreach programs, foster partnerships with local health organizations, and provide essential infrastructure for the following sustainable public health initiatives.
• Community Health Outreach and Engagement: VISTA members will coordinate outreach initiatives for college students studying medically-related majors with Mission University program representatives to help underserved communities.
• Building Partnerships with Public Health Organizations: VISTA members will help create long-term partnerships between Mission University and regional public health agencies, non-profits, and local governments leading to more collaborative research, shared resources, and a deeper understanding of the community’s health needs.
• Capacity Building and Sustainability: VISTA members will improve and strengthen Mission University’s public health infrastructure assisting with grant funding to develop sustainable programs.

Skills

Fund raising

Grant Writing

Public Health

Leadership

Communications

Team Work

Community Outreach

Public Speaking

Disaster Services

Non-Profit

Education

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Job description

Mission University, launched in 2019, facilitates international, field-based, experiential learning programs, providing transformational impact to those most in need while preparing professionals in a global context to promote service to others.Our Mission: Connect individuals who aspire to serve with communities in need.Our Vision: To build global communityOur Values: Values are grounded in human connection and care for one another. Mission University, aspires to build a community where tolerance, respect, and care for one another are daily ways of interacting.Be honest - Speak the truth in loveBe humble - Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselvesBe thankful - Give thanks in all circumstancesBe gracious - Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one anotherBe compassionate - Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patienceMission University headquarters is located in Omaha's historic Landmark Center at 1299 Farnam St. Suite 300. Mission University provides on-site parking, and is located next to a great coffee shop. Located in the central business district of Downtown OmahaMission University assist in completing clinical rotations and internships that may be required for academic majors, while implementing sustainable, community-based health improvement projects. Partnering with national and international nonprofit humanitarian and governmental agencies to provide transformational experiences while supporting communities in need. Each program includes a portfolio project, certification, clinical/experiential, field-based learning, and is eligible for academic credit at the participant's home institution

Member Duties :

1. The Member will build capacity by expanding community outreach programs, foster partnerships with local health organizations, and provide essential infrastructure for the following sustainable public health initiatives.
2. Community Health Outreach and Engagement: VISTA members will coordinate outreach initiatives for college students studying medically-related majors with Mission University program representatives to help underserved communities.
3. Building Partnerships with Public Health Organizations: VISTA members will help create long-term partnerships between Mission University and regional public health agencies, non-profits, and local governments leading to more collaborative research, shared resources, and a deeper understanding of the community’s health needs.
4. Capacity Building and Sustainability: VISTA members will improve and strengthen Mission University’s public health infrastructure assisting with grant funding to develop sustainable programs.

Program Benefits :

• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• free parking
• Health Coverage*
• Relocation Allowance

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

• Health
• Public Health AmeriCorps
• Ex-Offender Reentry.

Skills :

• Fund raising/Grant Writing
• human compassion and empathy
• Business/Entrepreneur
• First Aid
• Disaster Services
• General Skills
• Non-Profit Management
• Public Health
• Education
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Communications
• Public Speaking
• Computers/Technology
• Community Organization
• Social Services
• Team Work