Overview

Full-time | January 12 – August 21, 2026 | Stipend + Education Award | Montana-based

Join Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM) and spend 8 months making a meaningful impact across Montana by expanding health access, reducing stigma, and strengthening community partnerships.

What You’ll Do:

Serve ~40 hours/week at a local organization (clinic, nonprofit, or public agency)
Support education, outreach, data, and systems improvement in one or more focus areas:

  • Mental health
  • Substance use recovery
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Social determinants of health (housing, food, access to care)

Gain hands-on experience in public health, community engagement, and nonprofit systems

What You’ll Receive:

$1,200 biweekly living allowance
Free health insurance
$5,176 Segal Education Award after successful service
Training & professional development in health systems, and leadership
Supportive program structure and cohort of peers

Who Should Apply:

Emerging professionals, career changers, and mission-driven leaders
Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen/lawful permanent resident, have a high school diploma/equivalent, reliable transportation, and be able to pass a federal background check

🔗 View the full position description and apply here: https://healthinfo.montana.edu/chcm/apply.html

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About Montana State University: Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center (MORH/AHEC)

The Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center (MORH/AHEC) is dedicated to strengthening healthcare across Montana.

Supported by two federal programs—the Area Health Education Center (est. 1985) and the State Office of Rural Health (est. 1991)—we work as a unified force to address the unique healthcare challenges facing our state. These foundational investments enable us to pursue additional funding, expand our reach, and ensure rural communities have access to the healthcare training and support they need.

Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM) is an AmeriCorps program administered by the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center (MORH/AHEC) at Montana State University. The program mobilizes individuals to serve in partnership with community-based organizations across Montana to address pressing health needs through systems support, outreach, and engagement.