Overview
Youth Health & Prevention Coordinator- Community Health Corps Montana
Dillon, MT, Missoula, MT | Full-Time | Sept 14, 2026 – July 30, 2027 | Stipend + Education Award
Want to make a difference in Montana communities while gaining hands-on experience in public health, outreach, and systems improvement? Two host-sites, Be the Change 406 Coalition, Dillon, MT, and Western AHEC & Missoula Public Health, Missoula, MT, are looking for a Youth Health & Prevention Coordinator. Join Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM)—a statewide AmeriCorps program hosted by the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve ~40 hours/week with a local Montana nonprofit, tribal program, or other community agency
- Members serving in youth health and prevention roles will support education, outreach, and positive youth development activities
- Members will help create welcoming spaces where youth, families, schools, and community partners can build knowledge around mental health, substance use prevention, healthy choices, and future health careers
- Receive training, coaching, and support from CHCM staff and peers
What You’ll Get:
- $1,280 biweekly living allowance
- Free health insurance
- $7,395 Segal Education Award
- Professional development in health equity, facilitation, and partnership-building
Who We’re Looking For:
- Mission-driven individuals (18+ w/ HS diploma or equivalent)
- U.S. citizens/nationals or lawful permanent residents
- Able to pass a federal background check
- Reliable personal transportation
Ready to learn, grow, and serve in Montana
Projects may include mentoring youth leaders, supporting substance-free events, assisting with youth prevention programming, becoming certified to teach Youth or Teen Mental Health First Aid, building relationships with schools and youth-serving organizations, and supporting career pathway programming.
This opportunity offers hands-on experience in youth engagement, prevention education, mental health promotion, mentoring, and school or community-based outreach.
Community Health Corps Montana is committed to creating inclusive, respectful service environments and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics.
