Time Americorps Aide

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on‑call Ameri Corps position supporting education, health, environment, and public safety.

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment, which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture, access to resources, and a sense of belonging for staff, partners, and programming participants.

• We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences, creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants, and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
• We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
• We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
• We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
• We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching, and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:

Make a difference in the lives of Michigan youth! MSU Extension is seeking part‑time Ameri Corps members to join the 4‑H Health Corps team. Members will teach youth ages 8–18 about mental and emotional wellness through classroom lessons and community workshops. This statewide program focuses on promoting social‑emotional health and preventing substance use. Members will serve 28‑32 hours per week from October 2026 to September 2027, receive training and support, continual professional development, living stipend, and an education award that can pay off most student loans or tuition.

Positions are housed at pre‑selected MSU Extension offices across Michigan.

Role and Responsibility

Ameri Corps member in this role will teach youth, 8–18, about healthy living using the program's approved curriculum. They will do this in two main ways:

Tasks to accomplish this include:

• Plan and lead 4‑H SPIN clubs. Clubs will include fun activities or themes that match youth interests and use the program's approved curriculum to guide healthy lifestyles education.
• Teach healthy lifestyle lessons in area schools. The member may help create new partnerships with schools and assist with scheduling.
• Recruit youth who are new to 4‑H to join the member's SPIN clubs.
• Possibility to attend family events where the member will support healthy lifestyles activities so families can learn about the mental, emotional, and physical health programming the county office offers.
• Collect and report data each month using MSU Extension's system, including participant surveys, attendance, and written narratives.
• Possibly earn certifications in the mental health field and receive one‑on‑one career coaching.
• Attend training twice a month with the 4‑H Health Corps cohort. Members will also take part in other Ameri Corps, 4‑H, MSU Extension events and trainings as needed (up to 20% of total hours).

Positions will be housed at local MSU Extension offices. Please see list of counties within this post to see which locations you're interested in applying to. Most service will be in person, but some training may happen online.

Members will have office space, a computer, and supplies.…