Apply: Public Health Leadership Corps

NHC is not currently accepting applications

NHC Public Health Leadership operates in Central California, Florida, Philadelphia region, Pittsburgh and the San Francisco Bay region. You do not need to be a resident of a specific region to apply.

NHC held a prospective member information session on Thursday, February 29, 2025 from 7-8:30pm ET. If you weren't able to join us, you can watch the recording here to learn more about the program and the application process, as well as hear from some current members and alumni.

About NHC's Application Process

We enthusiastically welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds and experiences!

Most NHC members serve either a 900- or 1,700 hour service term over 42-52 weeks. Members are placed in open service positions on a rolling basis.

Recruitment Process Flowchart

Application Submission

Applicant completes and submits NHC application

Reference Requests

Request 2 References: Have references complete Reference Form

Interview with NHC Staff

If moved forward, applicant completes interview with NHC staff

Chat with NHC Operating Site Staff

If moved forward, many candidates will have a brief meeting with NHC operating site staff to discuss positions of interest.

Position Selection Form

Candidate completes Position Selection Form for sites of interest

Host Site Interview

If moved forward, Host site supervisors invite and conduct interviews with all candidates

Post-host Site Interview

Host sites communicate offers to NHC staff to share with selected candidates

Offers Made

NHC staff will notify candidate of all offers the candidate receives

Notice of Nondiscrimination

NHC is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.