Job description
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 58 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. NACDD promotes health and reduces the burden of chronic disease through various programs and initiatives. Among them is the Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities (BRIC) program being implemented across 20 states in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Population Health, and a team of nationally recognized experts. To enhance public health resources across the country and support state and local public health settings respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program supports the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders. In partnership with a State Health Department or similar agency, local health department(s) or other community-based organization(s), and/or a local YMCA or YMCA State Alliance, Service Members will be placed across ten BRIC states to advance existing efforts around food and nutrition security, safe physical activity access, social connectedness, and health equity, all within the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit: https://chronicdisease.org/public-health-americorps/
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : This is a remote opportunity based in Homer, AK. PHA Service Members (SM) support the State of Alaska's Physical Activity & Nutrition Unit's community partner, the Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC). The AFPC's mission is to "create a healthier, more secure, and more self-reliant Alaska by improving our food system." A summary of the excellent work AFPC has been involved with in the past can be found here in their 2021 Annual Report: https://www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org/annual-reports. The SM will • Assist AFPC establish regional food systems groups • Researching & recruiting regional food systems group members • Manage communication & other support activities toward the establishment of regional food systems • Co-manage the high-level details of the newly launched matching program AFPC is starting with the Alaska Farmer's Market Association & SNAP • Assist AFPC's executive director & board members to plan the annual Food Policy Council Festival & Conference.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Student loan deferment and forbearance .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Public Health AmeriCorps .
Public Health AmeriCorps .
Skills :
General Skills , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Public Speaking , Public Health , Communications .
General Skills , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Public Speaking , Public Health , Communications .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
BRIC PHA Alaska
Program Start/End Date
03/20/2023 - 03/19/2024
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25
Program Locations
ALASKA , WASHINGTON , PENNSYLVANIA , MINNESOTA , NORTH CAROLINA , SOUTH CAROLINA , MISSOURI , ARKANSAS , ILLINOIS , LOUISIANA
Accepting Applications
From 11/21/2022 To 02/10/2023
Contact
Pascale Edouard
325 Swanton Way
Decatur GA 30030
404-596-4966
pedouard@chronicdisease.org
chronicdisease.org/
Listing ID
115701
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