Public Health Program Coordinator (Austin Public Health)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin Public Health Department seeks a Public Health Program Coordinator to administer and coordinate activities across public health and human services programs. Under general direction, you will lead planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts to improve community health outcomes.

The role emphasizes policy development, budget assistance, staff training, and effective communication with diverse partners. Strong collaboration, data interpretation, and reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years in public health/human services programming.
• Master’s may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Experience in program planning and evaluation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan goals and objectives for assigned programs.
• Develop policies and procedures for program operations.
• Evaluate programs for compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate trainings and orientation for staff.
• Assist in budget preparation and resource allocation.
• Promote programs through media and community outreach.
• Address client or community complaints.

Skills

Program management

Policy analysis

Written & oral communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis

Job description

Public Health Program Coordinator (Austin Public Health)

locations
Health Campus
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR105424

Job Description

Public Health Program Coordinator

Purpose:

Under general direction or working independently, administer and coordinate activities of an assigned public health and/or human services program area.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.
• Investigates client or community complaints.
• Handles personnel issues
• Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.

Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS, including familiarity with initiatives such as Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) and Fast-Track Cities (FTC).
• Experience engaging diverse communities through outreach, resident engagement, or similar community-focused activities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and effectively facilitate meetings, workgroups, or cross-sector initiatives.
• Experience working with IAPAC, the HIV Planning Council, or other HIV/AIDS-focused advisory, planning, or community bodies.
• Strong skills in event and group facilitation, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Experience in program evaluation, data interpretation, and preparation of clear, actionable reports.