Through partnership with Serve KY, the Kentucky Health Departments Association has been granted funding through the Federal AmeriCorps Agency to place AmeriCorps members in local health departments across the State of Kentucky. Members have a goal of increasing healthy outcomes of local communities and the program will also increase workforce in the public health field. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to be trained and certified as Community Health Workers while serving in the four core programs identified under

Public Health Transformation:

WIC, HANDS, Harm Reduction and Health Education and Outreach. The Barren River District Health Department is searching for determined, ambitious individuals with a passion for public health. The BRDHD is currently accepting applicants for the AmeriCorps Kentucky Public Health program in an effort to increase participation in our core public health programs, focusing on Health Education. Members will receive a Living Allowance of $14,280 (pre-tax) in installments during the term and an Education Award of $5,176 at the completion of the service term. This position will need to serve 1200 hours between Sept 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 .

• Any one interested should start their AmeriCorps Application process at https://khda-ky.org/kypha/#americorps-apply
• Health Education Americorps Activities Health Education & Outreach Assist with planning and delivering health education presentations in schools, community centers, and local organizations Help create educational materials such as flyers, brochures, social media posts, and handouts Support health fairs, community events, and outreach booths Conduct one-on-one or small-group health education sessions under supervision Data Collection & Program Support Collect and organize data from community surveys, program participants, or outreach events Assist with entering, cleaning, and summarizing data for program evaluation Help track attendance, supply usage, and service delivery metrics Contribute to writing brief reports or summaries for grant requirements or program updates Community Engagement Attend community meetings, coalition gatherings, or partner organization events Help build relationships with schools, nonprofits, and local agencies Assist with scheduling and coordinating outreach activities Support communication with community members through phone calls, emails, or follow-ups Professional Development Shadow health educators, CHWs, peer support specialists, and harm reduction staff Attend trainings such as Mental Health First Aid, CPR/First Aid, or overdose response Learn about public health policies, local health systems, and community resources Participate in team meetings to understand program operations The ideal Kentucky Public Health AmeriCorps member will have the following: A willingness to be a creative partner in their Local Health Department placement in order to find new ways to increase participation in HANDS, WIC, and Harm Reduction programs A positive and encouraging attitude A willingness to learn and implement best practices in the

Local Health Department Placement Eligibility Requirements:

to be placed in service with Kentucky Public Health AmeriCorps, members must: be 18 or over, must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien, and pass all required state and federal background checks.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United State
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Consent to and pass mandatory AmeriCorps background checks, including National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC), NSOPW
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or be working toward a diploma at the time of service
• Provide verification documents such as Driver's License, and Social Security Card
• Must have transportation to and from serve-site

• MUST BE A CURRENT AMERICORPS MEMBER OR PLAN TO BECOME AN AMERICORPS MEMBER TO QUALIFY

Job Types:

Contract, Temporary Pay:

$14,280.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Ability to

Commute:

Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person