Rural Public Health Outreach Lead

Tennessee Department of Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department in Tennessee is seeking an Early Engagement Coordinator to lead statewide initiatives for exposing high school students to public health careers. This position involves managing outreach programs, facilitating education events, and collaborating with various partners to ensure effective engagement in rural communities. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Public Health and strong project management skills. This is a contract position available through September 2031.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
• CHES/MCHES, CPH, or similar certification preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing outreach efforts to identify gaps.
• Coordinate logistics for outreach activities.
• Design and implement a statewide model for career exposure.
• Facilitate tours for student groups.
• Develop a Public Health Resource Guide.

Skills

Project management

Public health outreach

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

CHES/MCHES, CPH or similar certification

Job description

A state health department in Tennessee is seeking an Early Engagement Coordinator to lead statewide initiatives for exposing high school students to public health careers. This position involves managing outreach programs, facilitating education events, and collaborating with various partners to ensure effective engagement in rural communities. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Public Health and strong project management skills. This is a contract position available through September 2031.