Community Health Corps Montana 2026 - 2027 Member Application

Community Health Corps Montana 2026 - 2027 Member Application

Thank you for your interest in serving with Community Health Corps Montana.

Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM) engages individuals in meaningful service to Montana through community partnerships to advance sustainable solutions to the state’s most pressing health challenges. Members serve alongside organizations to strengthen mental health and substance use supports, improve chronic disease prevention and management, and address social factors that impact health (such as access to food, housing, and transportation).

CHCM’s second program year will run from September 14, 2026, to July 30, 2027, with each member completing a minimum 1,700-hour term of service (~40 hours/week).

Members receive a biweekly living allowance of $1,280, health insurance at no cost, access to the members' assistance program, programmatic training, cohort and individual support, and a $7,395 Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service.

This application helps us understand your interests, experiences, and readiness to serve. It is also the first step in a multi-stage selection and placement process.

Selection & Placement Process
Due to strong interest and a limited number of member positions, CHCM uses a multi-step selection and matching process.

Phase 1: Application Review & Initial Screening
Applications are reviewed by CHCM staff to identify candidates who demonstrate alignment with the program, readiness for service, and follow-through.

Selected applicants will be invited to a phone screening interview with CHCM staff beginning in June.

Phase 2: Host Site Matching (Rolling Placement)
Candidates who move forward will be invited to interview with a potential host site.

Member placements occur on a rolling basis and depend on:
- Alignment between your interests, strengths, and available host site roles
- Timeliness and responsiveness in scheduling and completing interviews
- Overall readiness to commit to the program
Because placements are made as strong matches are identified, applicants who are responsive, prepared, and engaged early in the process are more likely to secure a placement.

CHCM anticipates receiving more qualified applicants than available member positions. Once all positions are filled, additional applicants may not be placed.

Phase 3: Onboarding & Service Launch
Once matched with a host site, CHCM will guide members through onboarding, training, and AmeriCorps enrollment to support a successful start to service.

About This Application
There are 19 questions total, 4 are open-ended/short responses.

These are:
- Why are you interested in serving with Community Health Corps Montana?
- After reviewing the CHCM website or program materials, what is one thing that stood out to you—and why?
- Community Health Corps members support organizations by strengthening systems, resources, and community outreach. Do you have any experience or skills in areas like event planning, program support, data collection, outreach, or communications?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience—personally or professionally?
We are not looking for perfect answers or formal experience. We value a wide range of backgrounds, including school, work, volunteering, caregiving, and community involvement. At the same time, this program requires commitment, communication, and follow-through. Your responses will help us understand your readiness for this experience.

We deeply value the time and thought you put into this application, as well as your interest in serving Montana communities.

If you have questions, please contact: Angela Davis – angela.davis9@montana.edu

Please note:

MSU & AmeriCorps prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service.
Before You Apply:
I understand this is a full-time (40 hrs/week) service commitment for the full program term (September 14, 2026 – July 30, 2027)I understand this is a service role, not a traditional job, and includes a modest living allowanceI understand I may be placed in a community, organization, or role that is new or outside my comfort zoneI understand consistent communication (responding to emails, attending interviews, showing up) is expected throughout the application processI am prepared to fully participate in the application process, including interviews and onboarding steps, if selected
I am a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent residentI have a high school diploma or equivalentI am at least 18 years of ageI have reliable personal transportationI am available to serve full-time (40 hours/week) for the full program termI understand selection is contingent upon passing a background checkIf selected, I am willing and able to complete all required onboarding steps (including fingerprint-based background checks and I-9 verification) within the required timeline
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Application Questions

(Please keep responses to a few sentences each.)
Why are you interested in serving with Community Health Corps Montana?*
After reviewing the CHCM website or program materials, what was one thing that stood out to you—and why?*
Mental Health Awareness and SupportSubstance Use Prevention and Recovery SupportChronic Disease Prevention and ManagementSocial factors that impact health (food, housing, transportation, access to care)
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Community Health Corps members support organizations by strengthening systems, resources, and community outreach. Do you have any experience or skills in areas like event planning, program support, data collection, outreach, or communications?*
(Briefly describe any relevant experience. If you haven’t done these exact tasks, think about transferable skills or life experiences that show your ability to learn, organize, communicate, or support a team. We're looking for potential, not perfection.)
Community Outreach & EngagementEvent Planning & CoordinationProgram SupportData Collection & ReportingHealth Education or Resource NavigationPublic Speaking & CommunicationWriting or Social MediaWorking with Rural CommunitiesWorking with Tribal CommunitiesResource DevelopmentPartnership BuildingOther
What do you hope to gain from this experience—personally or professionally?*
In schoolRecent graduate/ wrapping up final semesterWorking full-timeWorking part-timeTaking a gap year/exploring next stepsOther
MORHT/AHEC newsletterOther newsletterMORH/AHEC social mediaOther social mediaContact at college/universityHandshakeIndeedUM Montana Public Health Job BoardOther
Please upload a resume. If you do not have a traditional resume, you may upload a short summary (1–2 paragraphs) describing your experience, skills, and goals. *

We recognize that valuable experience comes from many places—including school, work, volunteering, caregiving, and community involvement.
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Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
For example are there specific locations or host site considerations we should be aware of while reviewing your application?
I understand and acknowledge that this program operates under AmeriCorps policies and grievance procedures
Review & Next Steps
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screening interview beginning in June. From there, candidates may be invited to interview with a host site as part of the matching process.

We encourage applicants to monitor their email and respond promptly to communication, as timing can impact placement opportunities

Final placements are expected to be completed by July.
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