2026-2027 Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corps Members at Appalachian State University (Multiple Vacancies)

State University (Multiple Vacancies)

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Location Boone, NC or one of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, T Position Number N57710 Department Public Health - 273700

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

License/Certification Required A valid driver's license is required. Essential Job Functions The Appalachian Public Health Innovation (APP-PHI) Corps program provides opportunities for people to make an intensive commitment to service. There are many opportunities for AmeriCorps service in North Carolina, and across the country throughout the year. These are great experiences for new and upcoming graduates to consider.

This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an APP-PHI Corps member, you can gain new skills and experiences and you'll also find tremendous satisfaction that comes from helping others. In addition, members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award as outlined here, to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans; members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a living allowance during their term of service. Mission: To foster meaningful relationships, develop public health professionals and bolster community resilience and preparedness in western North Carolina by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions. Our Purpose: To support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region in Western NC. Our Goals: To recruit, train, and develop new generations of public health leaders ready to respond to public health needs through public health service and capacity building in North Carolina's rural Appalachian communities. Help meet public health needs of the North Carolina rural Appalachian communities by providing needed capacity and support to local public health preparedness settings in collaboration with state and regional partners, to advance health outcomes for communities who are currently and historically underserved.Provide pathways to good quality public health-related careers by providing exposure through onsite experience, training, and more, with a focus on recruiting AmeriCorps members who reflect the communities in which they will serve. Appalachian State University'sMission Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. Our location in the distinctive Appalachian mountain town of Boone, North Carolina, profoundly shapes who we are. As a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, we fulfill our core academic missions of teaching, scholarship, and service in ways that honor our geography and heritage. We bring people together in inspiring ways. The transformational Appalachian experience develops individuals who are eager to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, to embrace difference, and to become contributing members of society. We create rich environments where students can thrive. Our students are educated broadly and are simultaneously equipped with strong disciplinary knowledge. Academic learning occurs in a wide range of undergraduate, selected masters and intermediate programs, and the doctorate in Education offered on campus, at off campus sites, and online. Faculty and students engage in research and scholarship that advance knowledge and address the problems of our region, state, and world through creativity and innovation. Learning takes place within formal and informal instructional settings with dedicated faculty members, in co curricular programs that enrich classroom experience, in interdisciplinary educational formats, and through outreach to the local community and beyond. Appalachian cultivates vibrant arts that enrich the cultural and intellectual climate of the campus and region. Our students think critically, communicate effectively, make local to global connections, and understand the responsibilities of community engagement. We embrace our obligation to help create healthy, just, and sustainable societies by equipping our students to live with knowledge, compassion, dedication, humility, and dignity. Program Description As an APP-PHI Corps Member at Appalachian State University, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing public health and community resilience in Western North Carolina. Our mission is to develop public health professionals, foster meaningful relationships, and bolster community preparedness by addressing local public health disparities through service, volunteerism, and evidence-based interventions. Our Purpose: We aim to support public health preparedness in the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina. Our Goals:

Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corps was created as a partnership between the CDC and AmeriCorps funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Through this partnership we contribute to building a strong workforce ready to meet the nation's public health needs. This project launched in 2022, Appalachian Public Health Innovation Corps addresses public health needs across 25 Western North Carolina counties. Our goals include career pathways and training and providing public health support. We provide pathways to quality public health careers through on-site experience and comprehensive training programs, including psychological first aid. Providing Public Health Support: We deliver Psychological First Aid and other necessary public health support to local organizations, such as health departments, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. A core aspect of our work is engaging with community members to build resilience and trust. By connecting with the community, we identify their needs and provide the support they require, fostering stronger, healthier communities in Western North Carolina. Benefits:

What Can This Do For You?

Service Position Summary The essential functions of an Appalachian Public Health Innovation (APP-PHI) Corps Member involve a combination of community- based service, professional development, and specialized project support. These duties include: Core Required Responsibilities Members must perform the following basic duties as part of their service:

Public Health Support and Community Engagement A primary function of the role is to bolster community resilience in Western North Carolina through:

Specialized Pillar Functions Depending on their specific role or “pillar,” members may perform more targeted tasks:

Leadership and Coordination Members may also take on additional leadership duties, such as:

Commitment Required

The member will complete a minimum of hours of service during the term of service indicated in this position description:

Necessary criminal history background checks Members must agree to conduct – National Sex Offender check, State criminal check, and FBI check and notification that selection for service in the AmeriCorps program is contingent upon the organization's review of the NSCHC component results Preferred Qualifications

Work Schedule/Hours Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Number of Hours Per Week Varies Number of Months Per Year 11 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position Members may need to drive, present information, or move resources as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Hiring Range Please see description above for member benefits.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Closing Date 08/31/2027 Open Until Filled No Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants

Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship Quick Link https: // appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55212 Posting Number 201501128P

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