KCHD-Communications VISTA

KCHD-#1 Communications VISTA (Ameri Corps)

For over 120 years, the Kent City Health Department (KCHD) has served the people of Kent through education, programming, and essential services to protect and promote the health of every resident. As a VISTA member, you’ll be part of a legacy of service and innovation, helping to build capacity for impactful health communication. As a Communications VISTA, you will maintain KCHD’s social media, develop educational materials, and distribute timely messages across multiple platforms.

You’ll also create templates, guides, and resources to help the department respond quickly to urgent communication needs. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, reliable, and values producing quality work.

• Strong writing and visual communication skills- (It’s ok if you aren’t the best speller, what does matter is your ability to thoughtfully and effectively communicate ideas to different populations and groups).
• Willing to take the time to thoroughly learn their role, ask questions and communicate with site staff in a timely manner
• Experienced or interested in public health, communications, anthropology and related fields
• Comfortable with digital tools or have a willingness to learn (Canva, social media platforms)
• Able to work independently as much as they can in a team.

• Designing audience‑specific, relevant health education materials (flyers, infographics, social media content and more).
• Planning for and developing communication strategies for public health campaigns and urgent responses (food recalls, outbreaks etc.).
• Assisting with outreach efforts as needed
• Building sustainable systems for communication such as template development, process creation, and internal policy writing.
• Other capacity building activities as needed.

• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.
• Health Coverage*.
• Childcare assistance if eligible.
• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Car recommended.

• Community Outreach
• Health

• Social Services
• Writing/Editing
• Community Organization
• Public Health
• Communications

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 12/15/2025 - 12/14/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18
• Program Locations: OHIO Cleveland/ Akron
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 10/22/2025 To 10/23/2026

• Jalessa Caples
• 201 E Erie St
• Kent, OH 44240
• jalessa.caples