AmeriCorps Health Educator

Erie Family Health Center

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, English Language, Forebearance, Health Education, Health Plan, Leadership, Mentoring, Multilingual, Nutrition, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Spanish Language, Student Loans, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago

Apply to be an AmeriCorps Health Educator with Erie Family Health Centers!

Join AmeriCorps as an Elementary School Based Health Center Health Educator at Erie Family Health Centers. This year-long, full-time service position provides the opportunity to support students, families, and communities while building professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on service experience.

AmeriCorps Member Benefits

  • Living allowance of up to $30,000

  • Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service

  • Fully covered healthcare benefits through AmeriCorps, if eligible

  • Childcare assistance, if eligible

  • Student loan forbearance and interest benefits, if eligible

  • Professional development and leadership opportunities

This is a year-long, full-time AmeriCorps position requiring completion of a minimum of 1,700 service hours. The work schedule for this position is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deliver health education and wellness programming to elementary school students.

  • Provide one-on-one nutrition and health coaching support.

  • Coordinate student access to vision and dental services.

  • Plan and facilitate health promotion events and outreach activities.

  • Support youth engagement initiatives and advisory boards.

  • Participate in community outreach and resource navigation activities.

Applications must be submitted by September 13, 2026, to be considered for full-time opportunities. Anticipated start of Monday, September 21st 2026.

Education

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Required:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Desire and ability to present information to groups.

  • Current CPR Certification.

  • U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.

  • Ability to meet AmeriCorps background check requirements.

Preferred:

  • Experience in community health, education, or social services.

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

  • EPIC experience.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

The Erie Advantage Pledge

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

  • Our mission, vision, and values unite us.

  • Our voices matter.

  • We do things well.

  • Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.

  • We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

About the Company

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Erie Family Health Center