Wellness Leader

Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 3,800 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living allowance

Educational award

University Nebraska scholarships

In-state tuition eligibility

Resume and leadership development

Job summary

Partnership for Healthy Lincoln, in collaboration with AmeriCorps, seeks enthusiastic individuals to teach youth cooking, gardening and physical activity in Lincoln Title I schools.

This is a one-year commitment (Aug 2026–Jul 2027) requiring 300 hours (about 10 hours per week). All training is provided to prepare you for service and leadership development.

Qualifications

• All training is provided; candidates must enjoy cooking, gardening, and physical activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; experience with children preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required.
• Candidates must pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check.

Responsibilities

• Teach youth cooking, gardening, and physical activity skills.
• Support Lincoln Title I schools through AmeriCorps Wellness initiatives.
• Commit to a one-year term (Aug 2026–Jul 2027) and complete 300 hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Eligibility: 18+

US citizen or permanent resident

Background check required

Job description

Partnership for Healthy Lincoln is partnering with AmeriCorps to provide Lincoln Title I schools with Wellness Clubs and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about healthy living to teach youth cooking, gardening and physical activity skills!

This is a one year commitment that requires completing 300 hours within a year, 10 hours a week, August 2026-July 2027. All training provided.

Why serve with us as an AmeriCorps Wellness Leader:

• Earn a set monthly living allowance ($375)
• Earn an educational award ($1,565)
• As an AmeriCorps alumni, you qualify for additional scholarships from the University of Nebraska
• Get NE in-state tuition no matter what state you're from
• Serving as an AmeriCorps member looks great on your resume, builds leadership skills, allows you to expand your knowledge regarding wellness, and makes a difference in your community!

Qualifications/Requirements

All training is provided, but you must enjoy cooking, gardening, and physical activity. :)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Experience working with children preferred.

Must be 18 or older

US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

Candidates must pass a Criminal Offender Record Information check