Description
AmeriCorps Opportunity: Tribal Health Promotion & Community Engagement Coordinator
Motnana DPHHS – Helena, MT
Location: Helena, Montana
Service Term: February 2, 2026 – September 11, 2026 (Full-time; ~40 hrs/week)
About Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM)
Community Health Corps Montana is an AmeriCorps program administered by the Montana Office of Rural Health & Area Health Education Center (MORH/AHEC) at Montana State University. CHCM mobilizes members to serve alongside community-based organizations to strengthen mental health and substance use supports, improve chronic disease prevention and management, and address social determinants of health such as housing, education, and access to care.
Position Summary
This opportunity is made possible through Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM), an AmeriCorps program connecting service-minded individuals with organizations working to improve health and well-being across Montana.
The Montana Nutrition & Physical Activity (NAPA) Program works to make healthy eating and active living easier for all Montanans, with a strong focus on communities that have historically faced barriers to access. A central part of this work is NAPA’s partnership with Tribal communities across Montana through the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) initiative.
In collaboration with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Fort Peck Tribes, and Rocky Boy Health Board, NAPA is working to ensure nutrition and physical activity resources are culturally grounded, community-informed, and locally relevant. This AmeriCorps role is focused specifically on supporting that work—helping translate existing public health tools into resources that reflect Tribal values, priorities, and ways of knowing.
About the AmeriCorps Project
DPHHS is seeking a CHCM AmeriCorps member to support Tribal-led health promotion efforts by adapting materials, supporting community feedback processes, and strengthening culturally responsive communication and implementation tools.
Rather than creating programs for communities, this role centers listening, relationship-building, and collaboration—supporting Tribal partners as they guide how nutrition and physical activity resources are shaped, shared, and used.
This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in public health, Tribal health, community engagement, or culturally responsive program design.
Key Service Activities:
Cultural Adaptation of Health Resources
- Support the adaptation of nutrition and physical activity materials to reflect Tribal values, traditions, and community priorities
- Help revise print materials, toolkits, and policies so they are culturally relevant and usable in Tribal community settings
Tribal Partnership & Community Engagement
- Participate in regular meetings with Tribal partners to support collaboration and trust-building
- Assist with listening sessions and community feedback processes
- Help document insights and themes shared by community partners
Evaluation & Learning Support
- Help design and distribute surveys and feedback tools
- Track progress and identify barriers to implementation
- Support learning loops that allow materials to evolve based on community input
Communications & Storytelling
- Assist with culturally appropriate outreach materials, social media content, and newsletters
- Help document success stories, community events, and examples of adapted resources in use
Implementation & Curriculum Support
- Support development of practical implementation guides and “how-to” tools for communities
- Provide input on adapting the Montana Family Healthy Weight program curriculum in ways that meaningfully reflect Tribal culture and practices
Ideal Candidate Traits
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural humility and a genuine interest in working alongside Tribal communities
Thoughtful listener who is comfortable supporting work guided by community voice
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects
Curious about public health, nutrition, physical activity, or Indigenous health promotion
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation and successful completion of FBI/NSOPW/state background checks
Service Term Commitment
Full-time service (~40 hrs/week), February 2, 2026 – September 11, 2026
Minimum of 1,200 total service hours; attendance at all required trainings and meetings
Member Benefits
Living allowance: $1,200 biweekly (pre-tax)
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $5,176.50 upon successful completion
Free health insurance and access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Professional development in community engagement, communications, and project management
Supportive cohort programming model that fosters connection among members across the state, plus ongoing mentorship from CHCM staff and host site supervisors.
Equal Opportunity
CHCM provides inclusive service environments free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations and language assistance available upon request.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Traits
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural humility and a genuine interest in working alongside Tribal communities
Thoughtful listener who is comfortable supporting work guided by community voice
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects
Curious about public health, nutrition, physical activity, or Indigenous health promotion
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation and successful completion of FBI/NSOPW/state background checks
