Bilingual Program Specialist

PMCH; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCH is looking for a Program Specialist to support the delivery of mission-aligned programs. This position involves providing lead poisoning prevention education, coordinating workshops, and ensuring effective communication with community partners.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, be bilingual, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role requires collaboration with diverse populations and ongoing outreach efforts in Northern New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, or a related field required.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish, Creole, or Arabic) is required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes education.
• Coordinate educational campaigns and workshops.
• Conduct marketing and outreach activities.

Skills

Lead poisoning prevention education

Bilingual communication (English and Spanish, Creole, or Arabic)

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or Health Education

Job description

The Program Specialist supports the effective delivery of mission-aligned programs at PMCH. This role coordinates daily activities, assists with planning and evaluation, and ensures clear communication among colleagues, participants, and community partners. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the Program Specialist helps advance program goals, monitor outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Functions

• Provide lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes education to professionals, parents, and young children throughout eight Northern New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex (excluding Newark), Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren. This may include scheduling and preparing for in‑person and virtual workshops and presentations
• Provide eco‑healthy childcare training to childcare center staff
• Assist programs’ four lead poisoning prevention coalitions in coordinating educational campaigns
• Initiate quarterly outreach campaigns to promote the Keep Me Lead Free program and other workshops offered for parents and professionals, by contacting childcare centers, schools, and community‑based organizations through phone and email across the eight designated counties
• Attend state task force meetings, regional lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes coalition meetings
• Participate in health fairs and parent workshops including evenings and weekends as needed, to distribute lead prevention resources and incentives
• Perform administrative functions at coalition meetings (e.g., taking minutes, assisting with set‑up, etc.)
• Conduct marketing and outreach activities, as needed
• Assist in planning and implementing outreach activities for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
• Assist in providing quarterly social media outreach
• Translate, adapt, and review community‑facing educational materials, outreach resources, presentations, and communications in designated languages to support program accessibility and engagement with diverse populations
• Perform other program‑related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Education, or a related field required
• Bilingual (English and Spanish, Creole, or Arabic) is required
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience conducting presentations
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in environmental public health topics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

DEIB Drivers

• Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
• Promoting a culture of belonging
• Practicing cross‑program collaboration and engagement
• Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
• Embracing inclusive representation and practices

Immunization Policy

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.