ICHD AmeriCorps Public Health - Community Sustainability

ICHD AmeriCorps Public Health - Community Sustainability

In 2026, the ICHD AmeriCorps Public Health program is offering member positions within the Ingham County Health Department and with partner organizations in the Capital region to address 4 key areas of public health: fostering public health equity, expanding access to healthcare and social services, improving the built environment (with an emphasis on food and housing security), and developing the public health workforce. The Ingham County Health Department boasts nearly 20 years of institutional experience administering AmeriCorps programs in the region. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : *PLEASE EMAIL rrizk@ingham.org FOR FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION* Apply via My AmeriCorps or send your resume directly to rrizk@ingham.org The Community Sustainability Specialist will play a key role in building the organizational capacity of a nonprofit developer establishing a Community Land Trust (CLT) and sustainable living community in Lansing, MI. This initiative integrates affordable housing, food security, and climate resilience to create a model for sustainable neighborhood development. The Community Sustainability Specialist will strengthen the nonprofit's capacity through partnership development, outreach, database management, and impact tracking -laying the foundation for long-term systems change that expands access to affordable housing, eliminates food insecurity, and supports a clean, resilient environment.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Environment , Public Health AmeriCorps , Housing .

Skills

Writing/Editing , Public Health , Urban Planning , Communications , Community Organization .