Community Outreach Technician - Region 7

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI); Okemos (MI); Remote; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is seeking a Community Outreach Technician for Region 7. The role is_REMOTE/VIRTUAL and requires living and working in a Region 7 county in Michigan.

Regular travel is expected within Grand Traverse, Manistee, Benzie and Otsego Counties, with duties spanning community outreach, health education, and environmental health messaging. Responsibilities include door-to-door outreach, community events, and presenting health information while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; 1 year outreach experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to provide information and strategies to prevent environmental health risks.
• Travel to communities to engage with residents and provide health-protective information at homes, events, and meetings.
• Conduct learning lessons, lead soil testing and lead testing activities (soilSHOP).
• Inform residents about environmental test results.
• Maintain relationships with community members and partners and participate in program planning and evaluation.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner and perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Cultural competency

Public health education

Communication (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title: Community Outreach Technician - Region 7

$23.23 - $32.87 / Posted Thru: 11-8-26

Work Location

Remote/Virtual - Must Live and Work in a Region 7 County

Regular travel within Grand Traverse, Manistee, Benzie and Otsego Counties.

Purpose

This position supports the Community Outreach Unit within the Community Education and Outreach Section of the Environmental Health Bureau at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Community Outreach Technician will play a critical role in meeting division goals related to providing relevant and timely public health protective information and resources by clearly and consistently communicating in communities throughout Michigan, primarily in Northern MI, including but not limited to Grand Traverse, Manistee, Benzie, and Otsego counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact with communities and engage with community members to provide information and strategies to prevent/mitigate negative environmental health outcomes.
• Travel to communities and engage with community members impacted by environmental contaminants by providing health-protective information and awareness at homes (door-to-door), community events, meetings, and other venues.
• Perform learning lessons, lead filter installations, and testing soil for lead (soilSHOP).
• Inform residents about their environmental test results.
• Interact with community members and partners.
• Maintain positive relationships with community members, groups, and organizations in partnership with the Community Engagement Coordinator.
• Participate in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implement new and existing health education and outreach programs.
• Assist with program-related projects as needed.
• Participate in time-critical Environmental Health Bureau response work, as needed.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• General administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

No experience required. One year of experience conducting outreach and community engagement work is highly preferred.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic service to diverse community members.
• Experience in working with community members and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health disparities, environmental justice, and social justice.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
• Excellent ability to provide public health education in 1-1 or in small group settings.
• Ability and willingness to deliver presentations suitable for diverse stakeholders and community members.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality as required by state and federal laws.
• Proficient in various computer applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn basics of toxicology, risk communications, behavior change, environmental health, and/or chemical exposure.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stay organized.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical requirements consistent with a standard office environment. Transport supplies to sites around the state on an occasional basis. Items and supplies can be bulky and weigh up to 40lbs. May go door-to-door to educate residents and may be exposed to cold or wet weather conditions.

Requires valid vehicle operator's license and travel within the State, including evenings, weekends, or occasional overnights. Less occasionally, travel may be required outside the State.

Travel

This position will require regular travel throughout Northern Michigan and on occasion throughout Michigan. Sometimes, including nights and weekends.

Responsibility for the Work of Others

No assigned responsibility.

Impact on Projects, Services, and Operations

This position has an impact on the organizational ability of dynamic community outreach responses to sites of environmental contamination.

Required Communication

• Community Outreach Unit Manager – Daily – Position oversight
• Regional Community Sub-Unit Manager – Daily – Position oversight
• Community Engagement Unit Staff – As needed – Communication on shared projects and standard procedures
• Public – Daily – Outreach
• Section Staff – As needed – Project Coordination

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify.