Open AmeriCorps Positions
2023 – 2024 Public Health AmeriCorps Positions
- For more information about how to use AmeriCorps as an internship or the potential for flexibility in start/end date, please contact Haley Desilet at hdesilet@rhnscny.org. For general information about the program, please visit our Public Health AmeriCorps page.
All AmeriCorps positions require:
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
A full COVID vaccination (original shots and at least one booster)
A high school diploma or GED
- All members will:
Participate in Cornell’s Public Health Essentials Training (60-80 hours) and receive a certificate from Cornell University
Serve for 10-12 months (or have increased hours in a shorter time period)
Receive College Loan Forbearance (if desired)
Gain a Living Allowance and Education Award according to the following chart:
Term of Service | Average hours/week | FTE (Full Time Equivalent) | Living Allowance Stipend | Education Award | Total Compensation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1200 hours | 30-35 | 0.7 | $15,000 | $4,826.50 | $19,826.50 |
900 hours | 20-25 | 0.5 | $11,000 | $3,447.50 | $14,447.50 |
Available Positions
(listed by county)
Allegany County

Age-Friendly Communities Assistant (Belmont, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July/August 2024, 900 hours (0.5 FTE) or 1200 hours (0.7 FTE)
The Public Health AmeriCorps Age-Friendly Communities Assistant will support Allegany County in its journey to become an Age-Friendly Community including coordinating day-to-day programming at the Forever Young Intergenerational Respite Program. The position will be responsible to develop, plan, and implement stimulating, high-quality programming that meets the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and individual needs of older adults using an intergenerational model. The program will support caregivers by offering their loved-one’s social companionship, meaningful activities, and active engagement in their community. Unlike current in-home and facility-based respite programs, this educational service model will allow adults to be productive, involve members of the community, and participate in programming that enhances independence. As part of Ardent Solutions’ Age-Friendly Communities Initiative, the position will be part of a team that strives to better meet the needs of Allegany County’s older adult residents by considering environmental, economic, and social factors that influence the health and well-being of older adults. This initiative seeks to allow older adults to stay in their communities and “age in place.”
Applicants should have course work and/or field experience in gerontology, recreation, education, social work, communications, or public health. Must be able to multi-task effectively.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Early Childhood Development Assistant (Wellsville, NY)
One position available
September 2023 – July/August 2024, 1200 hours (0.7 FTE)
Primarily M-F 10:00-5:00 with 1 hour lunch or 10:30-5:00 with 30 minute lunch
Under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Development Coordinator, the PHA Early Childhood Development Assistant will play a key role in advancing early learning and family development ensuring Allegany County children birth-age 5 and their families thrive. This position will support day-to-day operations of the First Step Family Resource Center helping to create a trauma-informed, safe, and enriching environment for children and families. The position will assist with marketing, scheduling, clerical functions, and interact with families acting as a role model and mentor. The position will also assess families for social determinants of health that can impact early learning resulting in closed-loop referrals to existing partners.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human services, sociology, social work, early learning, education, psychology, communications, human development, or related field; OR an Associate’s degree with a minimum of one years experience (including experience in the field of child services and/or family development).
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a clean driving record, proof of valid car insurance, and a full COVID vaccination.
Broome County

Youth Education Specialist (Binghamton, NY)
Three positions available
September 2023 – July/August 2024 , 30-35 hours/week (1200 hours / .7FTE)
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network’s Youth Services department is seeking two talented and inspiring individuals to join our team as Youth Education Specialists. Under the direction of the Youth Services Director, the YE Specialists will be involved with all aspects of the Youth Services department and will work alongside the educators to facilitate programs, create and/or edit program content, promote program information, and analyze data. Youth Services primarily works with middle and high school students in classroom settings, parents and caregivers, and local school districts to promote comprehensive sexuality education and life skills with the goal of providing young people with the information they need to protect their health and future.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Social Isolation Prevention Advocate (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE)
The Social Isolation Prevention Coordinator will conduct outreach to older adults and engage in a variety of tasks that aim to address social isolation issues. The Coordinator will work closely with other Broome County Office for Aging staff and support multiple departments. The Advocate will engage in the following social isolation prevention activities assigned to by his/her supervisor: Identifying older adults who are socially isolated, Friendly calling, surveying, virtual programming, respite/friendly visiting, Meals on Wheels deliveries, senior center support and adult day program support efforts.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Food Access and Community Outreach Specialist (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE)
The Public Health AmeriCorps Food Access and Community Outreach Specialist will assist the United Way and the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition in engaging residents in the development and implementation of initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles among residents living in the North and East sides of Binghamton. This position is responsible for providing support to the weekly pantry distribution. Additionally, the position will assist with community engagement efforts around the social determinants of health, including program development to address community needs and recruitment.
Applicants must have a full COVID vaccination.
Food Equity Project - Community Engagement Specialist (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE) – Flexibility in start and end date
The Broome County Council of Churches operates the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW is a grass-roots food bank) which supports 100 emergency food programs in Broome County. The Greater Good Grocery is a non-profit grocer providing high-quality food at affordable prices and offers programs designed to address food access issues. Faith In Action Volunteers offers a program designed to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors in our community.
Program goals:
– Educate the community on existing programs to ensure access to healthy foods.
– Communicate using in-person presentations, written communications, and social media platforms.
– Engage the community to support and use existing programming.
– Assist in the creation and implementation of innovative programming.
– Develop, implement and monitor evaluation methods. Report results.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License and a full COVID vaccination.
Food Systems Member (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE) – Flexibility in start and end date
The position of the Public Health AmeriCorps Food Systems Member will work closely with staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County’s Regional Farmer’s Market, Taste NY, Community Nutrition, and Ag Development team to address public health and food related issues such as food insecurity, nutrition education, product development, farmer support, and other community needs.
Program goals:
- Provide assistance and support of Regional Farmers Market including set-up, tear down, customer support, Market Kids Club, special events, vendor support, and promotion of market and market merchandise.
- Aid in development and implementation of events and activities such as but not limited to Food and Farm Showcase, Farm Trail, Nutrition in the Kitchen, Fresh Food Face Off, and Brooklyn to Broome.
- Participate and/or lead in educational events and activities such as but not limited to nutrition classes, summer programs, in-school and after-school programs, Farm to School, and Market Kids Club.
- Provide support in marketing and outreach materials for food system related projects.
- Work alongside community partners and organizations on various food system related projects.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a reliable personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Community Transportation Specialist (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE) – Flexibility in start and end date
Getthere, the mobility management program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York is seeking a Public Health AmeriCorps Community Transportation Specialist (PHACT) to provide transportation services to organizations and individuals in need throughout its service area. In addition to operating Getthere’s 12-passenger van, the PHACT will work in the Getthere Call Center supporting its mobility management operations.
Program goals:
- The PHACT will provide outstanding customer service and support to people by using Getthere’s Ford Transit passenger van to drive service recipients to locations possibly including: work, medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, and other community destinations.
- The PHACT will additionally be required to load and deliver groceries/food boxes, medical supplies, and other items as needed.
- Getthere/RHN is located in Binghamton, but service will require driving to rural communities throughout the area.
- Getthere Community Outreach: PHACT will represent Getthere at job fairs and community tabling events.
- Volunteer Recruitment: Assist the Getthere Director and Assistant Director in volunteer driver recruitment efforts. Activities include speaking to groups at senior centers, canvassing organizations to gauge interest, and interacting with individuals one-on-one.
- Van Coordination: Coordinate and scheduling use of van
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a reliable personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Public Health AmeriCorps Food Access Member (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE) – Flexibility in start and end date
With your home base at Rural Health Network in Binghamton, your service will support access to food for our community members experiencing food insecurity. Rural Health Network will partner with staff and volunteers at local food pantries to schedule food deliveries with our Getthere van. You will pick up up and deliver within Broome County. The position may at times address additional social determinants of health for this population.
Program goals:
- The PHACT will provide outstanding customer service and support to people by using Getthere’s Ford Transit passenger van to drive service recipients to locations possibly including: work, medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, and other community destinations.
- The PHACT will additionally be required to load and deliver groceries/food boxes, medical supplies, and other items as needed.
- Getthere/RHN is located in Binghamton, but service will require driving to rural communities throughout the area.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a reliable personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Community Overdose Intervention Specialist (Binghamton, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (900 hours / .5 FTE) – Flexibility in start and end date
The Community Overdose Prevention Specialist works on special projects that involve overdose reversal training and Narcan distribution in the community and at the Truth Pharm office.
Program goals:
- Perform outreach for Narcan distribution projects
- Provide outreach in communities via tabling events and other means to provide Overdose reversal training and Narcan distribution
- Work at Truth Pharm’s office to provide walk-in service response to community members to assist them with their immediate needs such as basic needs resourcing, drug testing supplies, treatment resources and overdose reversal supplies
- Assist with data collection and reporting
- Assist with assembling Narcan kits and work with community member volunteers to utilize their assistance for various overdose prevention strategies
- Provide community Narcan and other trainings pertaining to overdose prevention
- Orchestrate and manage materials related to tabling, outreach, training, overdose prevention and Narcan distribution
- Assist with social media campaigns related to overdose prevention
- Assist with projects and tasks related to overdose prevention
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a reliable personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Cortland County

PROJECT ASSISTANT WITH SEVEN VALLEYS HEALTH COALITION (CORTLAND, NY)
Two positions available
September 2023 – July/August 2024, 1200 hours (0.7 FTE), ~30-35 hours/week
The Seven Valleys Health Coalition (SVHC) PHA Project Assistant will provide support to SVHC on both their food systems and community health education efforts focused on addressing Cortland County’s priority areas of preventing chronic disease; promoting well-being and preventing mental and substance use disorders; and preventing communicable diseases. The strongest focus will be on food systems work including but not limited to: participation in the Cortland Food Project (CFP) food policy council and subcommittees; supporting efforts towards addressing hunger and healthy, local foods access such as the Seven Valleys Food Rescue and Produce Prescription programs; collecting narratives for a food insecurity storytelling program overseen by the CFP Hunger Coalition; and other health education initiatives. The PHA Project Assistant will provide additional support to SVHC’s efforts to address social determinants of health in Cortland County including grant writing, project research and volunteer recruitment as required. The member will serve for approximately 30-35 hours/week in a hybrid work environment including remote and in-person at the Seven Valleys Health Coalition office in Cortland.
Applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Outreach Specialist WITH CACTC (CORTLAND, NY)
One position available
October 2023 – August 2024, 1200 hours (0.7 FTE), ~30-35 hours/week OR 900 hours (0.5 FTE, ~20-25 hours/week
- Facilitate communications with partner organizations and to the community.
- Develop, write, and format letters, articles, reports, presentations, newsletters, grants.
- Assist with the development and implementation of public health strategies, including education and awareness campaigns. This will include the Healing Cortland and HEALing Communities Study communication campaigns and related communications/ marketing work.
- Support the maintenance of the CACTC, Upstream Parent, Hello Cortland and Healing Cortland websites and help to manage social media accounts and other communication channels.
- Support Life Needs Assessment (LNA) development and implementation.
- Help organize community events and trainings, including naloxone trainings.
- Assist with community education activities and programs, including the bi-annual Drug Take Back Events (September & April).
- Support research and/or data related activities tied to health education.
- Maintain and organize records of project activities.
Applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Steuben County

Outreach Coordinator with Steuben County Public Defender's Office (Bath, NY)
September 2023 – July/August 2024 , 20-25 hours/week (.5 FTE) OR 30-35 hours/week (.7 FTE)
The Outreach Coordinator will organize, plan, schedule and create materials for community outreach and legal information distribution. This person will represent the Public Defender’s Office and work with staff, and outside organizations, to develop and implement initiatives that increase legal education and awareness in the community. This position is designed to promote public education and awareness on topics such as parental resources, mental health issues, navigating substance abuse treatment, basic legal rights pertaining to Criminal Law and other areas. Community-driven, enthusiastic and self-motivation is key in continuing the Mission of the Steuben County Public Defender’s Office.
Required: Must be at least 18 years of age prior to commencement of service and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. College education is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver License and licensed, registered and insured vehicle to perform functions of this role. A full COVID vaccination is also required. Candidates must also satisfy the National Criminal History Check. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, be friendly and enthusiastic. Knowledge of traditional media and other advertising platforms is preferred. Applicants must ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be detail oriented. Proficiency and/or familiarity with computer programs which may include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others will greatly improve the candidate’s ability to achieve the above goals.
Intake Advocate with Steuben County Public Defender's Office (Bath, NY)
September 2023 – July/August 2024 , 20- 25 hours/week (.5 FTW) OR 30-35 hours/week (.7 FTE)
The Intake Advocate is the first point of contact for individuals and current clients coming to the Steuben County Public Defender’s Office or calling. The Advocate will meet with new and/or current clients, perform basic intake investigation, compile data and communicate information to the appropriate staff attorney or paralegal to determine the next course of action for clients or prospective clients.
Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, a personal vehicle, and a full COVID vaccination.
Highly recommended but not required: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, data management, or similar field. Experience in customer service, client services. Proficiency with computer programs which may include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others. Ability to de-escalate situations with clients over the telephone or in person; calm frustrated clients quickly; and make decisions based upon anticipated outcomes.
Tioga County

Community Health Educator with Tioga County Public Health Department (Owego, NY)
September 2023 – July/August 2024 , 30-35 hours/week (.7 FTE / 1200 hours)
Work closely with health department staff to conduct outreach and education in the community about healthy eating, physical fitness, and sun safety. Outreach will be either in-person or via the creation and distribution of materials through social, print, and paid media. Collaborate with community organizations and businesses on the creation and implementation of policies that support healthy behaviors. Assist community organizations and businesses in the assessment and identification of strengths and weaknesses, with the intent to create action plans that will improve the community’s health.
Applicants must be fully vaccination for COVID-19
Environmental Health Educator with Tioga County Public Health Department (Owego, NY)
September 2023 – July/August 2024 , 30-35 hours/week (.7 FTE / 1200 hours)
Applicants must be fully vaccination for COVID-19



Application
Successful applicants (minimum age 18) will demonstrate the following proficiencies and values:
- An interest in, and commitment to, health and/or rural communities and people
- Evidence of current and/or past volunteer service activities
- Communication skills, including writing and verbal communication with clarity and accuracy
Self direction : Members must be self-directed and show evidence of their ability to work independently and efficiently- Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, clear a National Service Criminal History Check, and have their high school diploma or GED