OHA AmeriCorps VISTA positions by region

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Explore Oregon and your career in public health

We are currently recruiting candidates for the Oregon Health Authority August 2024-2025 AmeriCorps VISTA cohort!

The last day to submit an application is June 12, 2024.

Portland Metro Area

If you can dream it, you can probably find it in Portland. The Portland metro area has a rich culture of art, food, and fun. Every neighborhood has its own heartbeat and flavor. Learn more about Portland on Travel Oregon.

• Oregon Health Authority VISTA Leader (Portland)
• OHA Health Equity Partnership and Communications VISTA (Portland)
  
• OHA Medicaid Reproductive Health and Gender Affirming Care VISTA (Portland)
  
• OHA Medicaid Community Engagement VISTA (Portland)
  
• OHA Public Health Modernization VISTA (Portland) 
  
• Familias en Acción Somos Salud VISTA (Portland)
  

The Willamette Valley and foothills

Filled with deep forests, cascading waterfalls and natural hot springs, the Willamette Valley is a welcoming and lovely place. It balances the beauty of nature with the accessibility to cities and towns. To learn more about the charm of Willamette Valley, visit Travel Oregon.

• OHA Behavioral Health Disaster Response and Recovery VISTA (Salem)
  

The Coast

Oregon's coast is filled with picturesque forests, sand dunes, and islands ready to be explored! Scenic beach towns and state parks are scattered along the edges, and all coast lands are public land. Find out more about the untamed coast on Travel Oregon. Find out more about the untamed coast on Travel Oregon.

• There are no current open OHA VISTA positions on the Oregon Coast. Check back in May/June 2025. 
  

Central Oregon

Ancient volcanic peaks welcome you to sunny Central Oregon which boasts at least 300 sunny days a year. The mountains strewn through the area provide skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer offering the best outdoor recreation in any season. Learn more about the extensive beauty of central Oregon on Travel Oregon.

• There are no current open OHA VISTA positions in the Central Oregon. Check back in May/June 2025.
  
  

The Columbia River Gorge

A breathtaking place unlike anywhere else in the USA. The gorge has unique ecosystems with rich biodiversity including 44 species of fish and more than 200 species of birds. The gorge extends 4,000 feet deep and the canyon is over 80 miles long with the Columbia River running through as the border between the state of Washington to the north and Oregon to the south. Also home of the windsurfing capital of the world. 

• There are no current open OHA VISTA positions in the Columbia River Gorge. Check back in May/June 2025.
  
  

Eastern Oregon

Geographically diverse and expansive, Eastern Oregon is home to mountains, rivers, deserts. Whether you're hiking in through the Wallowas mountain range, learning about the prehistoric past of Oregon at the John Day Fossil Beds, or exploring the John Day River, discovering the many wonders of this region will keep you busy. Learn more about Eastern Oregon on Travel Oregon.

• There are no current open OHA VISTA positions in Eastern Oregon. Check back in May/June 2025.
  

Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon offers a wide range of activities and culture. You'll never be far from adventure with plenty of opportunities for skiing, water sports, mountain biking, rafting, and hiking in the nearby mountains and Rogue River Valley. Explore Crater Lake National Park, home to the deepest lake in the United States. In addition to incredible outdoors activities, Southern Oregon boasts cultural opportunities as well, including the renowned and Tony-Award Winning annual Shakespeare festival and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Learn more about the beauties of Southern Oregon on Travel Oregon.

• There are no current open OHA VISTA positions in Southern Oregon. Check back in May/June 2025.

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