Internships and Leadership Opportunities

PHA Service Member

Public Health AmeriCorps  

We are pleased to be an Iowa host site for the 2024-2025 NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps.  

The CCPH PHA service project will focus on building capacity in county health leaders, county extension offices and other agencies to promote and / or deliver physical activity programming in community settings. The project builds on current efforts to disseminate the evidence-based Walk with Ease (WWE) programing in community and worksite settings across Iowa (see www.walkwitheaseISU.org) . The overall goals and strategies are aligned with Healthy Iowans goals as well as with the national Active People Healthy Nation and the Move Your Way campaigns. Specific information is available on the program handout (click here).

NACDD’s PHA program is designed to address the public health needs of local communities while creating pathways to high-quality public health careers for Service Members. Benefits for Service Members include a stipend/living allowance, real-world experience in the public health field, tailored mentorship/coaching, opportunities to network with the PHA community, and eligibility for a Segal Education Award upon completion of service. Service may be used to fulfill practicum or applied experience requirements. Applications are due August 30, 2024 and can be submitted through the NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Smartsheet application. Service Opportunities are hybrid, with some onsite time required, and will last from September 30, 2024 – September 29, 2025. 

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Service- Learning

Service Learning Leadership Experience (KIN 390)  

Participate in a supervised service-learning leadership experience, with Dr. Gregory Welk. 

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This supervised opportunity is designed for students interested in gaining experience in community engagement. Students would work with Faculty and graduate students to help support the use of the ISU GIvePulse system on campus and in the community.

 

- Interest in Civic issues, volunteerism, and community engagement

- engagement in the ISU community is encouraged, such as clubs and on-campus organizations

 

- The expected time commitment varies by credit (4-5 hours/ credit. The role requires attendance at a weekly group planning meeting and the ability to work independently on the project goals.

- The program duration is during Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

 

Through the experience, students gain personal and professional skills as well as a deeper understanding of community health issues and community engagement strategies.

The ISU Translational research network (U-TuRN) manages the campus GivePulse platform so students would work as a team with U-TuRN leaders to facilitate training and use of the tool by faculty, staff, and students. More broadly through departments and student organizations on campus and in the community.

 

Email givepulse@iastate.edu or uturn@iastate.edu, with a cover letter and subject line: "GivePulse Ambassador"

Internships

Kinesiology Internship - Community and Public Health  

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This internship opportunity with the ISU Community Connections for Public Health (CCPH) outreach group is designed to provide students with practical experience in community health programming. The CCPH group is an outreach and service hub that works in partnership with the ISU Translational Research Network (U-TuRN) to support community partnerships focused on health programming.

Stipends are not currently available but student interns would have flexible work schedules and the ability to work on campus.

The intern(s) will work directly with the U-TuRN community engagement team to support overall efforts across the state. However, emphasis will be placed on serving local community needs in partnership with leaders involved in the Story County Quality of Life Alliance (www.storycountyQOL.org). This organization supports an array of local organizations and non-profit agencies. Thus, students will learn how to work with and through local community partners to support programming aimed at promoting health in the community.

 

 

- Be in the final Semester Community/Public Health or Physical Activity and Health Promotion Options within the Kinesiology Department

- Completed all course material for option 

 

Specific duties of this internship may include:

  • Facilitating communication and coordination with community partners 
  • Assisting community partners with ongoing evaluation and programming needs
  • Supporting community/campus partnerships through the use of the GivePulse tool 
  • Enhancing communication efforts through the newsletter, website, and social media

Email Dr. Gregory Welk (gwelk@iastate.edu) with the subject line "CCPH Internship". Please attach your resume and cover letter. 

If you need help with creating/editing a resume/cover letter please go to "Resume and Other Communication" under the College of Human Sciences webpage.