Overdose Prevention Associate - Summer 2025 (Chico, CA)

Healthy Rural is recruiting one new AmeriCorps VISTA member to support overdose prevention activities in Butte and Glen counties. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will support capacity building projects aimed at reducing substance use and overdose deaths across Butte-Glen counties. Key projects will include conducting desk research on substance use trends and developing monthly reports for stakeholders on new data and evidence based interventions; providing administrative support to the coalition including expanding partnerships, sharing resources, and assessing coalition member engagement; and developing and implementing a social media outreach strategy.

The selected members will develop skills in desk research, data evaluation, communication, partnership development, program administration, program coordination, and social media management. The selected candidate will be a part a statewide member learning community through PHI Center for Health Leadership and Impact. This community includes support from VISTA Leads and professional development opportunities including workshops, networking events, conferences and other trainings. Members will be part of a network of over 200 CHLI AmeriCorps alums.

Learn more about our program on our website, https://healthleadership.org/pathways/americorps