Public Health Leader Job Vista area,California USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Public Health AmeriCorps Leader

PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI) serves as the sponsoring organization for the Ameri Corps VISTA Hub, recruiting VISTA Volunteers for projects working to build healthier communities and advance overdose prevention initiatives. CHLI supports host sites in the western region (most sites in CA). VISTA Volunteers serve on programs working on community resilience efforts in high-poverty communities in Ameri Corps Western Region.

VISTA Volunteers supporting California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) serve with local overdose prevention coalitions across CA. Each consists of local partners working together to lower overdose deaths and build better systems of addiction treatment. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI). This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings.

Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI Ameri Corps alums. Learn more about our program on our website, /americorps

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Member Duties :

VISTA Leaders support projects including VISTA Volunteer recruitment, coordination of VISTA Volunteer professional development, and general program support to coordinate overall Ameri Corps activities. All Volunteers serve full-time, 40 hours per week for a full 12-month term. Please note, this role is capacity building focused and will not include any direct service. This VISTA Volunteer will need to be able to independently complete tasks.

Additionally, the VISTA Volunteer should have interest in program coordination and project management versus direct service.

NOTE:

Ameri Corps VISTA Leaders MUST have successfully completed at least one year of Ameri Corps VISTA service, or one full term of full-time service (serving 1,700 hours or more) with either Ameri Corps State and National or Ameri Corps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), or at least one traditional term of Peace Corps service. Waivers or Exceptions to this policy are not available.

Program

Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Training
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Health Coverage*
Stipend
Education award upon successful completion of service

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

Terms

None

Service Areas

Public Health Ameri Corps , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Health , Education .

Skills

Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Recruitment , Public Health , Public Speaking .

Summary Program Type:

Ameri Corps VISTA Leaders

Program

Public Health Ameri Corps VISTA Leader

Program Start/End Date

01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations

CALIFORNIA

Accepting Applications

From 09/03/2026 To 12/23/2026

Contact

Karlene Kuhn

555 12th Street

Oakland CA 94607

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