Public Health Education Specialist

Gfoat; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking a collaborative Public Health Education Specialist to build community partnerships, oversee coalition activities, and provide outreach to at‑risk and underserved populations. This role develops and delivers health education programs supporting community health initiatives; drives Healthy Women & Children Coalition efforts with partners across Waco‑McLennan County.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field and at least one year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business, Public Administration, or related field; 1 year of relevant training or program delivery experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.
• CHES preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and presents community outreach programs to promote health education and healthy behaviors.
• Researches health education issues and prepares educational materials.
• Prepares grant proposals and updates public access websites; assists training staff.
• Leads the Healthy Women & Children Coalition and coordinates annual goals and objectives.
• Develops community partnerships to maximize engagement and sustain coalition activities.
• Travels to clinics and outreach sites to deliver public health education across the county.

Skills

Community outreach

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

CHES – Certified Health Education (preferred)

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $53, 954.71 per year - Depending on Qualifications

Grant Funded Position - Position Dependent on Availability of Grant Funding

Position Overview

The City of Waco Seeks

The City of Waco is seeking a collaborative Public Health Education Specialist to build community partnerships, oversee coalition activities, and provide outreach to at-risk and underserved populations. This position will also develop and deliver health education programs that support community health initiatives. If you are passionate about strengthening communities through collaboration and public health, we’d love to have you join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Business, Public Administration, or a related field and 1 year experience in developing, coordinating, implementing, or delivering educational or training programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred

• CHES – Certified Health Education

Essential Functions

• Plans and presents community outreach programs to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behaviors; informs community of services available through Public Health District (PHD) and other community resources; prepares and delivers presentations on assigned health topics.
• Researches health education issues; prepares educational materials; coordinates and presents training and public education programs; collects, compiles and maintains data on PHD health education activities.
• Prepares grant proposals and updates public access websites, assists with training PHD staff.
• Position assigned to Maternal & Child Health:
• Provides leadership, coordination of efforts, and facilitation of the Healthy Women & Children Coalition. Works with Healthy Women and Children Coalition partners to develop annual goals and objectives using evidence‑based public health frameworks and within the scope of available resources and funding.
• Fosters and develops new relationships with community partners to maximize participation and engagement in meetings and implementation of Healthy Women and Children Coalition strategies.
• Works with coalition steering committee and Health District leadership to guide the direction of the coalition and move coalition initiatives toward sustainability. Compiles data and monthly/quarterly reports describing coalition efforts and other program deliverables.
• Operates a personal or city vehicle to travel to clinics, community sites, outreach locations, and partner agencies to provide community public health outreach and education throughout Waco‑McLennan County.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.