Public Health Education Specialist

Job Description:

Public Health Education Specialist

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: Depends on Qualifications
*This is a Grant Funded Position which is expected to renew annually each September*

The City of Waco Seeks
Are you passionate about promoting health and wellness within communities? We are seeking a Public Health Education Specialist in Maternal & Child Health to develop and deliver impactful community outreach programs, educate the public on vital health topics, and foster strong partnerships to improve health outcomes. In this role, you will design and present engaging health education presentations, create educational materials, and coordinate training sessions to empower our community. Additionally, you will support maternal and child health initiatives by leading efforts within the Healthy Women & Children Coalition, working collaboratively with partners to set goals, develop strategies, and ensure sustainable progress. If you have a strong background in public health education, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join our team dedicated to advancing community health and well-being.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• 1 year of experience in Training Programs
  • Or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• Valid Driver's License

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, prepares and presents health education materials, provides outreach services for at-risk populations; conducts public educational forums on priority health issues. Engages and maintains partnerships with community members and local organizations to promote wellness, strengthen innovative collaboration, and drive policy and systems changes.

Essential Functions

• Plans and presents community outreach programs to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behaviors; informs community of services available through Public Health District (PHD) and other community resources; prepares and delivers presentations on assigned health topics.
• Prepares educational materials; coordinates and presents training and public education programs; collects, compiles and maintains data on PHD health education activities.
• Researches health education issues; prepares educational materials; coordinates and presents training and public education programs; collects, compiles and maintains data on PHD health education activities.
• Prepares grant proposals and updates public access websites, assists with training PHD staff.
• Provides leadership, coordination of efforts, and facilitation of the Healthy Women & Children Coalition. Works with Healthy Women and Children Coalition partners to develop annual goals and objectives using evidence-based public health frameworks and within the scope of available resources and funding.
• Fosters and develops new relationships with community partners to maximize participation and engagement in meetings and implementation of Healthy Women and Children Coalition strategies.
• Works with coalition steering committee and Health District leadership to guide the direction of the coalition and move coalition initiatives toward sustainability. Compiles data and monthly/quarterly reports describing coalition efforts and other program deliverables.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications