Now Accepting Member Applications Until November 16

Community Health Corps Montana is a statewide AmeriCorps program that places dedicated individuals in full-time service roles with organizations across Montana. CHCM members help build healthier communities by addressing the root causes of health challenges, behavioral health, chronic disease, and social determinants of health, through outreach, education, building capacity, and partnership development.

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What Will I Do as a Member?

CHCM members serve approximately 40 hours/week during the service term, January 12th - August 21st. Each member is placed with a Montana organization and immersed in hands-on work that directly impacts community health and wellness.

Depending on your placement, you might:

  • Develop and deliver educational sessions on mental health, nutrition, physical activity, or resource access.
  • Coordinate outreach campaigns to reduce stigma around mental illness, substance use, or federal/local support programs. 
  • Help expand community referral systems or support care coordination pathways.
  • Design systems for tracking needs, mapping resources, or strengthening local partnerships.
  • Create community-driven solutions with coalitions, schools, or clinics.
  • Organize events, lead focus groups, or facilitate partnerships between nonprofits and public agencies.

Your work will be deeply rooted in local needs, and supported by program training, coaching, and a cohort of fellow members committed to service.

What Will Be Expected of Me?

This position is ideal for those who are ready to learn, serve, and take initiative to make a difference. Successful members  demonstrate:

  • Commit to a term of service; members are expected to serve in a full-time employee capacity from January 12th to August 21st, 2026.  
  • Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse community members, supervisors, and partners.
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn how to track meaningful data, and skillfully manage project timelines and impact. 
  • Ability to self-direct, stay organized, and seek support early when challenges arise while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to collaborate across disciplines and contribute as a respectful, reliable team member.
  • Comfort working in diverse community settings, from schools to clinics to rural and tribal resource centers.
  • Commitment to service ethics, confidentiality, inclusion, and upholding the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center values.
  • Eagerness to learn, reflect, and grow through training, feedback, and civic engagement.

What Will I Receive?

  • Biweekly living allowance of $1,200.
  • Free health insurance.
  • Access to the Member Assistance Program managed by Acentra. 
  • Segal Education Award of $5,176.50 after successful completion of service.
  • Immersive leadership and professional development: Receive structured training in community engagement, health resources, partnership-building, and facilitation. Gain real-world experience and transferable skills that prepare you for future roles in public health, nonprofits, education, or service leadership.
  • Be part of Montana’s proud service tradition: Each year, over 2,500 AmeriCorps members serve in Montana, working in partnership with tribal nations, rural communities, and local organizations to strengthen health, education, and opportunity.
  • A place in a powerful legacy of service: As an AmeriCorps member, you’ll join more than 1.3 million Americans who have served through AmeriCorps since its creation in 1994, contributing over 1.6 billion hours of service to communities across the country. Each year, over 200,000 AmeriCorps members serve in all 50 states and U.S. territories, tackling the nation’s toughest challenges through education, disaster response, public health, and more.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for individuals who are:

  • Committed to community service and improving access to health resources.
  • Excited to learn and grow in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.
  • Organized, adaptable, and proactive problem-solvers.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident,  18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable personal transportation, and able to pass required federal background checks.

 

Full Position Description and Application Link


Questions?

For more information about Community Health Corps Montana, please contact:

Angela Davis
angela.davis9@montana.edu
406-994-2984