Teens Make Health Happen Internship School Year 2026-2027

Are you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders?

Health Corpsand our mission to improve the lives of youth,both mentally and physically,provides you withthe opportunity to do just that.

We’reHealth

Corps– a national,non-profit organization committed to improvinglivesby addressing health challenges incommunities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning.

We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools,and neighborhoods.

Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges.

We’re looking for a creative, friendly, self-starter who will implement an innovative wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen in 2-3 middle or high schools in the greater Houston area. The TMHH Club empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness and creating leadership opportunities for teens at your assigned sites.

As a TMHH Mentor,youwillserveas a near-peer mentor to local middle and high school students throughout the academic year.

Youwill gain hands on experience leading our health and wellness club, Teens Make Health Happen, in area schools and by supporting teens in planning and leading wellness programming such as lunchtime demonstrations, step challenges and community improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Health Corps will work with you and your university to provide college credit
* for the mentorship.

* Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours.

You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program. You will gain direct experience in public health and the education system and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field.

You will receive a stipend based on the number of sites you serve. This stipend is intended to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You may use these funds for whatever you feel you need it for (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) and it will be distributed in monthly installments.

Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn fromeach other,and our communities is core toHealth

Corps’ values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.

Health Corps, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Health Corpsprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and in compliance with all state and federal law requirements.

Health Corps, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Health Corps, Inc. reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks onallits potential mentors. Your mentorship offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check.