HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64028005

Florida; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Health Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health seeks a Health Education Program Consultant to advance chronic disease prevention, coordinate outreach events, and strengthen partnerships across counties.

The role requires managing messaging with the Public Information Officer, maintaining Health Education & Promotion (HEP) inventory, and guiding Wellness Wave and HCF initiatives to improve community health and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field.
• Experience in planning, evaluation, research, or program management preferred.
• Ability to coordinate outreach events and manage logistics.
• Knowledge of health messaging standards and working with the Public Information Officer (PIO).

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates outreach and community events.
• Coordinates outreach announcements and staff assignments.
• Documents outreach activities using the Event Tracker App and produces reports.
• Builds and maintains community partnerships.
• Maintains Health Education & Promotion materials inventory and ensures accuracy.
• Goes to internal program coordination and staff training.
• Implements quality improvement and compliance activities.
• Supports Wellness Wave initiatives and community health messaging.

Skills

Public health principles

Event coordination

Public messaging

Community partnerships

Data entry & reporting

Inventory management

Quality improvement

Staff training

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Event Tracker App

Job description

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HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64028005

Date: Sep 24, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884054

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64028005

The Healthy Communities of Florida (HCF) Liaison serves as a key public health representative responsible for advancing chronic disease prevention, improving community health environments, and strengthening partnerships that support healthy eating and active living across the county. This position plays a central role in implementing statewide HCF strategies, coordinating with local partners, and integrating chronic disease prevention initiatives into county‑level planning and community programs.

The HCF Liaison works collaboratively with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, and community stakeholders to help Florida residents make informed, consistent choices that promote healthier lifestyles. The incumbent ensures alignment with the state’s workplan requirements and leverages existing resources to maximize reach and community impact.

This position also coordinates the County Health Department’s community operations and outreach logistics to enhance access to public health programs, improve community engagement, and ensure consistent health messaging. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating but not personally representing the department at all outreach events unless directed by leadership. The position ensures appropriate staffing, event logistics, strategic messaging direction, and required documentation through the department’s Event Tracker App. Enhances community engagement through the Wellness Wave initiative by building partnerships, connecting residents to essential services, and promoting long‑term health and resilience. The role also maintains the Health Education and Promotion (HEP) inventory and collaborates closely with the Public Information Officer (PIO) to ensure alignment of public-facing materials with approved communication standards.

Outreach Coordinator Responsibilities

Event & Outreach Coordination

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates outreach and community events.
• Completes event registrations on behalf of the CHD.
• Assigns staff, confirms readiness, and verifies attendance.
• Manages event logistics, including equipment and vehicle requests.

Strategic Message Direction

• Identifies key public health topics and priorities to guide strategic messaging.
• Collaborates with the PIO on approval of new or sensitive messages.
• Provides staff with high‑level messaging direction rather than detailed talking points.

Event Tracker App Documentation & Reporting

• Documents all outreach activities using the Event Tracker App.
• Ensures accurate, timely entry within required timeframes.
• Produces monthly and quarterly reports on outreach activity.

Community Partnership Development

• Builds, maintains, and supports community partnerships.
• Coordinates participation with partnering organizations.
• Sends outreach announcements to partners and internal programs.

HEP Inventory Management

• Maintains Health Education & Promotion inventory and storage.
• Conducts quarterly audits and ensures materials are fully stocked.
• Ensures all materials are current, accurate, and PIO‑approved.

Internal Coordination & Program Support

• Sends outreach announcements to Clinic, School Health, WIC, and applicable teams.
• Attends program meetings and provides updates as needed.

Staff Training & Development

• Trains staff on outreach procedures and Event Tracker App usage.
• Ensures staff are fully prepared for assigned events.

Quality Improvement & Compliance

• Tracks outreach metrics and identifies opportunities for program improvement.
• Ensures compliance with departmental standards and expectations.

Wellness Wave

Supports the Wellness Wave initiative by coordinating outreach activities that increase community awareness, participation, and access to Department of Health wellness and education programs. Builds and maintains partnerships with local leaders, educators, and health professionals to expand resource availability and strengthen community trust. Facilities engagement efforts that promote prevention, empower individuals with knowledge, and elevate wellness as a shared community priority. Oversee the connection of residents to essential services and ensure initiative activities align with long-term and resilience goals.

Healthy Communities of Florida (HCF) Responsibilities

Awareness & Resource Linking

• Attend statewide training on chronic disease prevention programs.
• Share resources from Florida Department of Health programs with partners and the community, including: – Asthma Home Visiting Program
• – National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP)
• – Diabetes Self‑Management & Education Support (DSMES)
• – Epilepsy Services / Epilepsy Medication Assistance
• – Heart Health Plus
• – Insulin Distribution Program

PSE Strategies — Nutrition & Physical Activity in Community Settings

Implement one of the following:

• PACE‑EH: Utilize the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health to identify a community issue related to food access, physical activity, or the built environment and incorporate findings into county health planning efforts.
• Local Promising Practice: Implement a SMART nutrition or physical‑activity‑focused policy or environmental strategy in a community setting.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health principles, community outreach practices, and health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of event coordination logistics, including staffing, scheduling, equipment management, and operational planning.
• Knowledge of communication and health‑messaging standards, including working within PIO guidance and approved public‑facing materials.
• Knowledge of data entry, tracking, and reporting systems, including documentation requirements and quality assurance practices.
• Knowledge of community partnership development and methods for engaging organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles, including auditing, material control, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and compliance standards in a public health setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and deadlines.
• Skill in coordinating outreach events, managing logistics, and ensuring successful operational execution.
• Skill in effective communication, including strategic message identification and collaboration with the Public Information Officer.
• Skill in documenting activities accurately and consistently using digital applications such as the Event Tracker App.
• Skill in building and maintaining community partnerships, including outreach to partner organizations and internal programs.
• Skill in maintaining and auditing Health Education and Promotion materials to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Skill in preparing reports, tracking metrics, and identifying trends or improvement opportunities.
• Skill in training staff, conveying procedural information clearly, and ensuring readiness for outreach activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal programs, external partners, and leadership while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to identify public health priorities and align messaging, outreach efforts, and resources accordingly.
• Ability to adapt to changing outreach needs, schedules, and operational demands while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to assess outreach performance, evaluate documentation, and ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with community partners to strengthen engagement and access to public health services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to departmental privacy and communication protocols.
• Ability to represent the department’s mission and values through coordination, communication, and support of public‑facing initiatives.

Qualifications:

This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Preferred – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social health, or rehabilitation services or fiscal work.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health

278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL 32351

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 QUINCY, FL, US, 32353

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.