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HealthCorps · 1 month ago

Teens Make Health Happen Internship School Year 2025-2026

Houston, TX

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities. The Teens Make Health Happen Internship provides an opportunity to empower teens in making healthier choices while serving as a mentor and implementing wellness programs in local schools.

Health CareMental HealthNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Develop Strong Relationships. You will collaborate with teen wellness leaders and site partners to ensure effective delivery of HealthCorps' programming across 2 school sites. You will collaborate with your Regional Program Manager and other area mentors, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, provided by the organization at no-expense

Assess Your Schools' Needs and Progress. You will research what health inequities the schools you serve are facing and then measure your impact by completing a needs assessment, reporting, and tracking your work throughout your mentorship

Manage Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You will plan and implement the successful delivery of the HealthCorps' program, Teens Make Health Happen, committing to 8+ hours a week throughout the course of the academic year. Your commitment to this program will require you to be at your assigned school sites/campuses for 3-4 hours each week for instructional purposes. We prioritize full year placements, however we do have a few opportunities for single semester commitments, as well as 1 or 3 club site placements, if you are looking for a slightly different commitment level

Share and Make Aware. You will host Café O Yea demonstrations at each of your sites monthly and support them with regional events. You will support and contribute to HealthCorps' social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) by sharing program highlights, stories of impact, and photos that will shine a bright light on your students

Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. You will prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff at your respective sites. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community

Represent HealthCorps in Greater Houston. You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials

Qualification

Public HealthNutritionEducationLeadershipCommunication

Required

An undergraduate or graduate college student majoring, or interested, in public health, public policy, biology, nutrition, marketing, psychology, education, social work or other related fields

In good academic standing with your university

A commitment of 8+ hours each week to the mentorship for the entire Spring semester

A self-expectation and strong desire to grow personally and professionally as a leader in the community, and as a speaker who is comfortable in learning and presenting on health-related topics to a teen audience

Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 20 miles/ within the Houston area

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times