AmeriCorps, often referred to as a domestic Peace Corps, places individuals within communities to commit a year to serving others. AmeriCorps is a real-life education and work experience wrapped into one. As a member, you will learn teamwork, leadership, responsibility and other essential skills that will benefit you while gaining personal satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in your community.
This program places individuals with nonprofits and government agencies across Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity to address health related needs and priorities.
As a Community Corps member, you will serve hand-in-hand with organizations working to improve community health needs related to any number of health priorities such as; mental health, food insecurity, health disparities, healthy youth development, substance use prevention, vaccinations and much more. These organizations include nonprofits, clinics, hospitals, schools, coalitions, public health departments, governmental agencies and youth-serving organizations. Member duties may include coordinating and carrying out events, providing educational materials and programs or supporting organizational activities and operations. **This position is located in multiple locations across Wisconsin.**
Term of Service: 9/9/2024 - 8/30/2025
Benefits for full-time positions (1,700 hours - 34 hours per week minimum):
Health, vision and dental insurance for member – premium paid in full
Modest bi-weekly living stipend
Childcare assistance (if qualified), up to 100% of costs
$7,395 education award upon successful completion of service
Forbearance on qualified Title IV student loans and interest accrual payments while serving
Professional training and service gear
Required Orientation & Training for all positions:
September 9 – 13, 2024
Job Qualifications
Applicants must be 17 years of age by September 9, 2024 to start and possess or be working towards a high school diploma or GED/HSED and pass required background checks.
AmeriCorps specific applications are available for completion here:
https://marshamer.memberclicks.net/mchs-americorps-member-application
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.