Monterey Public Health Associate - Summer 2025

Central Coast Overdose Prevention is recruiting two new AmeriCorps VISTA members to support overdose prevention activities in Monterey County. The fist VISTA member will support projects including launching a new anti-stigma training module for medical providers; coordinating community outreach events highlighting the experience of those with lived/living experience; increase CCODPs digital media presence; and support fundraising projects including grant writing and community donations. The second VISTA member will focus their efforts on CCODP's Substance Use Response Team (SURT), a mobile street medicine and crisis response team providing services across Monterey County. In their role, this VISTA will research and write grant proposals, create internal protocols to increase program efficiency, manage harm reduction and patient incentive supplies, and create outreach materials to draw in new clients.

The selected members will develop skills in communications, grant writing, program coordination, harm reduction, and anti-stigma practices. Additionally, these members will work closely with medical professionals making this a great opportunity for those considering medical school or other healthcare careers. Selected candidates 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