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Lincoln County Climate and Health Resilience VISTA

This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista. Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is February 26, 2024. Lincoln County Public Health serves Lincoln County, Oregon. We are a small county and a small public health team, working throughout the county. Our team uses health equity, data, policies, systems, environmental changes, and a range of programs and services to improve community health. We prioritize people and communities with limited resources. We rely on partnerships with community-based, academic, and other organizations. We leverage regional, state, and national public health expertise and practices. We listen to the people we serve. The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience to further OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Newport is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health!

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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will consult and collaborate with individuals and organizations to develop culturally responsive climate and health messaging and tools. Create a flexible annual Climate and Health evaluation plan while engaging diverse partners, including indigenous youth, in identifying and generating meaningful qualitative and quantitative data to inform local and culturally appropriate climate actions. Strengthen relationships with community-based organizations that represent and serve diverse populations. Identify community resources needed to help address climate impacts. You will serve remotely and in a professional office. Applicants should be independent, motivated, reliable, and have strong writing and intercultural communication skills. Bilingual English, Spanish and/or Mam speaking preferred. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve Oregonians indirectly by building capacity and programs that endure for years.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach , Public Safety , Environment , Children/Youth , Education , Health .

Skills : Public Health , Environment , Youth Development , General Skills , Social Services , Community Organization , Communications , Education , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Lincoln County Climate and Health Resilience VISTA

Program Start/End Date

04/08/2024 - 04/07/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/26/2024 To 02/26/2024

Contact

Caroline Tydings

800 NE Oregon St.

Portland OR 97232

5034327574

Caroline.d.tydings@oha.oregon.gov

healthoregon.org/vista

Listing ID

121748


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