Community Engagement Coordinator - Public Health AmeriCorps (33-36 hrs/week avg)

Applications reviewed on rolling basis. Interviews to begin immediately.

INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH AMERICORPS is a national service program. Members are not employees, volunteers or interns.

SERVICE DETAILS

Term of Service: 5/4/26 OR 5/18/26 to 9/3026 (21 or 19 weeks)

Slot Type and Minimum Service Hours: 675 hrs

Living Stipend: $8,381.00 (disbursed evenly in biweekly increments)

Educational Award: $2,817.14 (disbursed at end of service term completion)

POSITION DETAILS

Host Site: Eaton Community Health

Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports To: Kalli Brady, Executive Director

ABOUT THE HOST SITE

Eaton Community Health is a nonprofit organization based in Eaton County that works collaboratively with residents, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve health and well-being. Using a collective impact approach, the organization focuses on addressing the social determinants of health such as access to services, food, housing, and community connection, so that individuals and families can thrive. Eaton Community Health supports initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, coordinate human service systems, and build partnerships between healthcare and community organizations.

MEMBER IMPACT

The AmeriCorps Member will play a critical role in strengthening the Capital Cares Collaboration by helping ensure that the MICapitalCares.org resource website is accessible, responsive, and useful to both residents and frontline service providers across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Through direct engagement with community members and regional organizations, the AmeriCorps Member will gather valuable feedback on the website’s usability, identify barriers to accessing resources, and elevate community perspectives to inform improvements to the platform.

By facilitating pilot testing and supporting outreach efforts, the AmeriCorps Member will help increase awareness and adoption of the resource website as a trusted tool for connecting residents to health and social services. Their service will strengthen coordination across the regional human services network, improve how residents navigate available supports, and ensure that the website reflects the real needs of the communities it is designed to serve. Ultimately, this role will help the Capital Cares Collaboration build a more connected, responsive system that improves access to care and resources for residents throughout the tri-county region.

POSITION DETAILS

Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Facilitate conversations with residents and frontline workers to gather feedback on the MICapitalCares.org website.

• Organize and lead small group discussions, listening sessions, or demonstrations of the website.

• Engage residents and frontline staff in meaningful dialogue about how the website can better meet community needs.

• Website Pilot & Testing

• Coordinate pilot testing of the website with regional partners.

• Collect feedback related to website usability, accessibility, and functionality.

• Document feedback and summarize key themes for the leadership team and website developer.

• Assist with identifying areas for improvement and potential feature enhancements.

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between community users, the leadership team, and the website developer.

• Prepare summaries of feedback and insights from engagement activities.

• Support the development of materials to communicate updates and improvements to stakeholders.

Promotion & Outreach

• Help design and implement a regional promotional campaign to increase awareness of MICapitalCares.org.

• Develop outreach materials such as presentations, social media content, and informational resources.

• Conduct outreach to organizations and community groups to promote the use of the website.

Regional Collaboration

• Participate in meetings with the MI Capital Cares leadership team and partners.

• Support coordination between organizations across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

• Assist with documenting lessons learned from the pilot phase to inform long-term implementation.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Passion for community service and improving access to resources.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to facilitate conversations with diverse community members.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

• Willingness and capacity to travel within Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

• Basic comfort using websites, online tools, and digital platforms for data tracking, website development, and document creation.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with community engagement, outreach, or facilitation.

• Interest in community health, social services, or public service.

• Experience working with community organizations or nonprofits.

• Familiarity with website testing, user feedback collection, or digital resource platforms.

• Experience developing outreach materials or supporting communication campaigns.

• Strong note-taking, summarizing, and reporting skills.

Service Conditions:

• Hybrid

• In-person location: 224 S Cochran Ave Charlotte MI 48813

• Desktop Computer and Internet while serving onsite. Member will need a personal computer for teleservice

• In-person environment: shared office space

• Members are required to have reliable transportation

Service Schedule:

• This is a flexible schedule M-F between 9am-5pm

• Members are required to participate and attend monthly ICHD Public Health AmeriCorps professional development, quarterly ICHD AmeriCorps professional development, participate in events including national service days, and regional and local service projects

• Sick or personal days are allowed, but members lose possible days to earn the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance

AMERICORPS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

· Participate in monthly ICHD PHA AmeriCorps Training and Professional Development in topics like grant-writing and resume development

· Participate in National Days of Service (9/11 Day of Service, MLK Day of Service, Russ Mawby Regional Day of Service, Youth Volunteer Day)

· Attend AmeriCorps orientation at the Ingham County Health Department

· All members will participate in an end of service performance evaluation

· All members will be required to submit bi-weekly time sheets, quarterly data reports, and all other data tasks requested by the Host Site

Public Health AmeriCorps Members should possess:

· a desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people;

· a willingness to learn and serve others;

· an ability to work independently and in a team environment successfully, and

· strong organizational, writing, and oral communication skills, and a high attention to detail

AmeriCorps Program Eligibility

· be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit)

· be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien

· Agree to and pass a national service criminal history check with eligibility verification in accordance with 45 CFR 2540.202.

AmeriCorps Commitment and Benefits

· Loan forbearance and interest repayment available for eligible loans

· End of Service Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14

· $25 per month allowance for mileage reimbursement during each month of service for service related travel

· Up to $130 available in professional development funds

· Member Assistance Program (link to learn more)

· Hands-on experience in Public Health

Pay: $399.00 - $441.00 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: In 100-200 words, why are you interested in serving with Public Health AmeriCorps? Learn more about AmeriCorps at https://health.ingham.org/health/communityhealth,planningandpartnerships/americorps_publichealth.php

Failure to answer will exclude you as an applicant.

• REQUIRED : National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) is a baseline screening requirement established by law to protect the beneficiaries of national service. AmeriCorps requires members to pass a National Service Criminal History check. Programs may have additional suitability criteria to protect beneficiaries. For a list of NSCHC eligibility criteria assessed visit: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/section-2540.202

*ACKNOWLEDGE your receipt of this information by including your initials.
Failure to answer will exclude you as an applicant.*

• REQUIRED: To serve with AmeriCorps you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.

*ACKNOWLEDGE your receipt of this information by including your initials.
Failure to answer will exclude you as an applicant.*

• REQUIRED: Compensation for AmeriCorps are a living allowance and dependent on the number of service hours agreed to. The living stipend is $8,381 for 675 service hours.

*ACKNOWLEDGE your receipt of this information by including your initials.
Failure to answer will exclude you as an applicant.*

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, MI 48813

Salary : $8,381