VISTA Public Health Specialist

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award upon successful comple

Childcare assistance if eligible

Training

Choice of Education Award or End of St

free parking

Health Coverage

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Mission University in Omaha, NE is seeking a VISTA Public Health Specialist to support community health initiatives. You will coordinate outreach to health-related programs, build partnerships with local public health agencies and nonprofits, and help develop sustainable health projects with a focus on underserved communities.

This full-time, year-long assignment runs Oct 2026 to Oct 2027, includes an education award option and living allowance, and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience in community health outreach or related program delivery.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with public health agencies and nonprofits.
• Experience in grant writing or fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach initiatives for college students studying medically-related majors with Mission University program representatives.
• Help create long-term partnerships between Mission University and regional public health agencies, nonprofits, and local governments.
• Improve and strengthen Mission University’s public health infrastructure assisting with grant funding to develop sustainable programs.

Skills

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Public Health

Community Organization

Leadership

Communications

Public Speaking

Team Work

Non-Profit Management

Writing/Editing

General Skills

Health Outreach

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 community Our 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 love Be humble - Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves Be thankful - Give thanks in all circumstances Be gracious - Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another Be compassionate - Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience Mission 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 Omaha Mission 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

• 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.

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

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

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

Program Type

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

VISTA Public Health Specialist

Program Start/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEBRASKA

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 08/24/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Dr James Hauschildt

1299 Farnam St

Omaha NE 68102

513-540-1399

[e-mail]

www.missionuniv.org