Tribal Health Promotion & Community Engagement Coordinator

AmeriCorps Opportunity: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services– NAPA Program
Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM)
Location: Helena, MT

Service Term: January 12, 2026 – August 21, 2026 (Full-time; ~40 hrs/week)

To apply, send your resume to Angela Davis at angela.davis9@montana.edu and complete the short application at https://healthinfo.montana.edu/chcm/apply.html

About the NAPA Program & Tribal Partnerships

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

No prior experience in public health is required—training and support are provided.

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), January 12 – August 21, 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. Contact: angela.davis9@montana.edu

Ready to serve? Join CHCM! Help connect communities, amplify local stories, and strengthen Montana’s health and wellness networks.

To apply, send your resume to Angela Davis at angela.davis9@montana.edu and complete the short application at https://healthinfo.montana.edu/chcm/apply.html