Community Public Health Outreach & Admin Assistant

City of Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

City of Pharr is hiring an entry-level Public Health Assistant to provide onsite administrative and community-facing support within the Public Health Department. You will assist residents, maintain records, and prepare materials for outreach programs.

The role emphasizes organizing daily tasks, coordinating with partners, and contributing to health education efforts while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of public health concepts, community resources, and health promotion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and data entry systems.
• Strong organization, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Front-line customer assistance and information dissemination.
• Scheduling and coordination of program activities.
• Records and database maintenance for project tracking.
• Preparation of program materials for outreach events.
• Support for outreach and public education activities.
• Social media and basic communications support.
• Cross-coverage for multiple program areas as priorities shift.

Skills

Public health concepts

Community resources

Health promotion

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Sound judgment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Data entry systems

Job description

City of Pharr is hiring an entry-level Public Health Assistant to provide onsite administrative and community-facing support within the Public Health Department. You will assist residents, maintain records, and prepare materials for outreach programs.

The role emphasizes organizing daily tasks, coordinating with partners, and contributing to health education efforts while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.