Public Health AmeriCorps Member (Community Health Partners)

The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. is currently accepting applications for our 2025-2026 AmeriCorps program to increase the capacity of public health workers in Indiana, to address an End to the HIV/HCV Epidemic and other health related programming. Members will serve in a full-time capacity for a one-year term (1700 service hours), September 2025 to July 2026.

AmeriCorps members will be placed at a Service Site where they will be supporting local efforts to Respond and Prevent to support people living with HIV/HCV and other related health conditions including Covid-19 Recovery and addressing racial inequities. A special emphasis will be placed on reducing health disparities in communities served.

Members will gain professional public health experience while helping fill an unmet need around the state of Indiana.

Candidates may have an interest in Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Gender Studies, Harm Reduction, etc. Minimum High School Diploma and/or equivalent is required to apply.

People with lived experience including HIV, Hepatitis C, previous substance use, and/or belonging to an underserved community (LGBTQ , Black/African-American, and LatinX) are encouraged to apply.

To support their service, each member receives a modest living stipend for the year (up to $20,400), health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, childcare benefits, and forbearance of student loans. Members completing a full-term of service are also eligible for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. During the previous service year, full-time members received an education award of $7,350.00. The fiscal year 2025 Segal Education Award is still being determined, and interested applicants will be updated accordingly. Learn more about the Segal Education Award here:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award | AmeriCorps

How to Apply

There are TWO applications that have to be filled out in order to be considered. The first is a supplemental application through THFGI website, and the other is an application through the AmeriCorps portal.

1. Go to thfgi.org/americorps to access the supplemental application. There is an online version of the form. Please be prepared to upload a resume. If there is an issue preventing you from using the online form, please feel free download the fillable PDF version and send to ebarney@thfgi.org, subject line: AmeriCorps Application, with your resume and essay responses attached as well.

2. Go to my.americorps.gov to fill out the application through the AmeriCorps Portal.

If you need assistance with either step, please reach out to dboberschmidt@thfgi.org for questions. For assistance with the AmeriCorps portal specifically, call the National Service Hotline at 1-800-942-2677 and a live representative will be able to answer your questions.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to applications received by April 1st, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Those eligible to participate in The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. AmeriCorps Program will meet the following criteria: they must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the program year; they must be a United States citizen or a permanent legal resident; they must have a high school diploma or GED; they must be available to begin service in early-September 2025; and they must complete the requisite application materials as defined below. Please note that the selection committee for THFGI is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, HIV status, nation origin, veteran status, disability, creed, age, gender identity or expression, or other protected by law. PLEASE NOTE: Service Positions are always contingent on AmeriCorps grant funding.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship

Pay: From $20,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to and interested in serving individuals who are different than you, including Gender/Sexuality/Race & Ethnicity/HIV Status/Substance Use History?
• All AmeriCorps programs are currently only open to permanent residents or U.S. citizens, and you must be able to produce a social security card. Please indicate if you understand this by answering "yes," or "no."
• Can you commit to a Full-Time position from September 2025 - July 2026?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $7,350 - $20,400