Healthy Living Educator - Mi'kmaq

Wabanakihw; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is seeking a Healthy Living Educator to promote culturally centered health initiatives focused on Indigenous knowledge and community strengths. You will develop and deliver programs for healthy eating, active living, and tobacco prevention in Mi’kmaq and Wabanaki communities.

You will collaborate with Tribal staff, Elders, youth, and partners, ensuring respectful, community-driven work aligned with cultural values.

Qualifications

• Public health degree preferred; or high school diploma with 4 years in related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) is preferred.
• Indigenous lived experience or experience working with indigenous communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum and programs that promote healthy eating and active living.
• Support tobacco prevention and honor traditional tobacco as sacred.
• Incorporate Wabanaki worldview, teachings, and languages into programs.
• Collect data and feedback to evaluate outcomes using appropriate methods.
• Build relationships with Tribal schools, youth programs, Elders, and partners.
• Deliver social media and printed flyers for programs.
• Complete grant-related reporting and evaluation.
• Attend trainings and meetings, in person or online.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

High school diploma with 4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW)is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!

Position Summary:

The Healthy Living Educator will promote culturally centered health and wellness initiatives that uplift Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and community strengths. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering programming that promotes healthy eating, active living, and commercial tobacco prevention in Wabanaki communities.

This position will be centered around the Mi’kmaq, Presque Isle Community. They will work collaboratively with Tribal staff, Elders, youth, community organizations, and health professionals to ensure programming is respectful, community-driven, and aligned with cultural values. They are supervised by the Healthy Living Manager and work within a team of 4 other educators.

Position Details:

• This is a full-time benefits eligible position - working 40 hours a week.
• This will be a hybrid position - Applicants must be able to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional weekend and evening events.
• This starting hourly rate for this position is $24.58 an hour. Shift and experience may increase starting pay.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement curriculum, community events, educational materials and programs that promote:
  • Traditional and contemporary healthy eating practices that support overall holistic health and family wellness.
  • Increased opportunities for active living.
  • Commercial tobacco prevention and cessation, while honoring traditional tobacco as a sacred medicine.
  • Wabanaki worldview, teachings, and Wabanaki languages.
• Collect data and community feedback to measure program outcomes, using culturally appropriate evaluation methods.
• Build strong relationships with Tribal schools, youth programs, childcare centers, Elders, knowledge sharers, other community partner.
• Ability to implement Maine Nourish ME program deliverables in accordance with Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and University of New England (UNE requirements).
• Design and disseminate social media flyers and printed flyers that promote programming.
• Attend required trainings and meetings, both in person and online, in accordance with grant funding.
• Complete reporting and evaluation as related to deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field (preferred) or high school diploma with 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Preferred Indigenous lived experience or experience working with indigenous communities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word and more.

Skills and QualificationsRequired:

• A current driver's license, a good driving record and access to reliable transportation are required.
• Candidate must be willing to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule in order to support occasional weekend or evening events outside of scheduled work hours.
• The ability to work effectively as a team and independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.