Senior Program Planner - Health Equity (Hybrid)

Anoka County; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid time off

Up to 12.5 paid holidays

Benefits including health insurance

Job summary

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services seeks a Health Equity Senior Program Planner to strengthen capacity to serve diverse communities and advance health equity.

You will develop partnerships, facilitate community visioning, coordinate volunteer programs, and lead program improvement efforts, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to teammates.

This full-time, exempt, hybrid position offers advancement opportunities and a path to impact population health across Anoka County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.
• Master’s degree or higher in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• Job-related experience with cannabis programs and/or health equity community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify health disparities and inequities within the community.
• Develop and implement health equity plans, strategies, and initiatives to address identified disparities.
• Integrate health equity principles into all public health planning, policies, and programs.
• Engage with diverse community members, especially those from marginalized or underserved populations, to understand their health needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate on health equity initiatives.
• Facilitate community forums, focus groups, and other participatory processes to gather input and foster community involvement.
• Collaborate with other government departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to health equity across sectors.
• Develop communication strategies to raise awareness about health equity issues and the department’s initiatives.
• Serve as a spokesperson on health equity issues, representing the department in public forums, meetings, and media engagements.
• Work closely with other planners, public health officials, and community partners to ensure health equity is integrated across all public health efforts.

Skills

Health equity

Community engagement

Partnership development

Public health planning

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 09/10/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

In Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES), commitment to the community shines. Every day our Health Promotion and Planning team works with community partners to create conditions for people to live healthy lives. If you are interested in improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, we invite you to apply today to join our team.

The Health Equity Senior Program Planner at Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) aims to enhance the department's capacity to meet foundational capabilities and effectively serve diverse communities. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, facilitating community visioning, and supporting health programs. The planner also coordinates volunteer programs and community groups and participates in planning committees. Additionally, they research strategies for program improvement, identify service gaps, and recommend best practices for Anoka County. The role includes providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the team.

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of September 14th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).


• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.


• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits


• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.


• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.


• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 600, Anoka, MN 55303.


• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.


• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify health disparities and inequities within the community.


• Develop and implement health equity plans, strategies, and initiatives to address identified disparities.


• Integrate health equity principles into all public health planning, policies, and programs.


• Engage with diverse community members, especially those from marginalized or underserved populations, to understand their health needs and priorities.


• Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate on health equity initiatives.


• Facilitate community forums, focus groups, and other participatory processes to gather input and foster community involvement.


• Collaborate with other government departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to health equity across sectors.


• Develop communication strategies to raise awareness about health equity issues and the department’s initiatives.


• Serve as a spokesperson on health equity issues, representing the department in public forums, meetings, and media engagements.


• Work closely with other planners, public health officials, and community partners to ensure health equity is integrated across all public health efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, public health, or a closely related field.


• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.


• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.


• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree or higher in human services, public health, or a closely related field.


• Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.


• Job-related experience with cannabis programs and/or health equity community engagement.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.


• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.


• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.


• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities.


• Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.


• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.


• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.


• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Aff…

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our affirmative action plan and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our affirmative action plan and equal employment opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO