Emergency Volunteer Public Information & Engagement VISTA

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Recruiting Organization: Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project

Join the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) AmeriCorps VISTA team at OHA’s, Health Security, Preparedness and Response unit to support program modernization and volunteer engagement in Portland, Oregon.

The AmeriCorps member will revise, operationalize, and sustain existing programs with the Public Health Division’s State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon (SERV-OR). The member will support outreach and communications by leading the development and distribution of a bi-monthly newsletter to members and leaders of the SERV-OR program. The position takes on capacity building initiatives that support project coordination of a $2.5 million grant awarded to Oregon Medical Reserve Corps. Finally, the VISTA will launch a statewide initiative to develop specialized leadership teams that can be activated for rapid response following an emergency.

AmeriCorps VISTA members serve their communities through indirect service. While programs developed endure for years, you will have limited interaction with clients and will either serve remotely or in a professional office. Applicants should be independent, motivated, reliable, and have strong writing and intercultural communication skills.

This position joins Oregon Health Authority’s statewide AmeriCorps VISTA team. In addition to activities at your individual site, each member receives additional orientation, training throughout the year, team meetings, and the support of the team leaders and project director based at the state public health agency. For more information about the Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project, please visit: http://healthoregon.org/vista . Selections are made on a rolling basis and early applications are strongly encouraged. The last day to submit an application is February 26, 2024.

SERV-OR is a database of licensed health care professionals who have registered to volunteer in response to Federal, State, and/or local emergencies. The Registry allows these licensed volunteers to join State and Local volunteer groups who may be activated to deploy when an emergency with public health and medical impacts occurs.

The OHA AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is committed to building a diverse workforce to strengthen our work in Oregon communities. We value applicants who can bring lived experience to further OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030.

With the innovative public health work happening in Oregon, Portland is a wonderful place to explore a future in public health!

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This opportunity is recurring