COMCorps Member

Job description

COMCorps members create and support social and physical environments that promote good health and wellness for all. Our 25 members serve 1700 hours in 11.5 or 10.5 terms for an average 34-40 hours per week, starting September 2026. Members serve approximately 80% of their time at their host site, while 20% of their time is spent working together as a corps, including teaching Live Healthy Kids or Sprouts. COMCorps partners with Southeast Ohio host-site organizations, which include schools, nonprofits, healthcare systems, and county-level government agencies. Through service, members and organizations will address social determinants of health with a trauma-informed approach, directing members in creative, community-generated solutions to pressing local needs. A list of open host site positions will be available in late March.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is a national service program that improves lives and fosters civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs. More than 200,000 Americans across the country participate each year to make our people safer, stronger, and healthier. Members strengthen our communities and Get Things Done for America.

In this position, members will have the benefits of:

• Living stipend of $22,100*
• Earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395*
• Health insurance, SNAP benefits and childcare if eligible
• Federal student loan forbearance
• Distinct year of service as part of a team
• Make a difference in the local community

Application Process:

Our application for the 2026-2027 cohort is OPEN and can be accessed here. Once you apply to our program, staff will reach out to schedule an interview. You will first interview with program staff and then a host site.

To stay up to date with our program, we encourage you to check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram.

• Pending grant award

• Upon successful completion of a term of service, COMCorps members are eligible to recieve the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $7,395.
• Federal student loan forbearance
• Health insurance, SNAP benefits, and childcare if eligible.