Public Health Educator Jobs

What You'll Be Doing
Wake County Health and Human Services is looking for a Public Health Educator to work with the HealthLit4Wake team, Wake County’s Communications Office, and community partners to create well-written communications and marketing materials focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and educating the community, particularly historically marginalized communities, about the vaccine and other mitigation measures. The position will also work to advance health literacy in historically marginalized communities.
**This is a time-limited position**
Essential Functions Include:
Coordinate with leaders within the business community, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups and others to understand what each unique population needs to hear about COVID-19, who they need to hear it from, what language or tone they need to hear it in, and how they prefer to receive it
Collaborate effectively with our COVID-19 Public Health Response Unit to understand the latest developments with the virus and the vaccine, and determine the key messages we need to share with the community
Deliver well-written communications materials (talking points, presentations, social media posts, web content, flyers, etc.), ensuring that they are in line with CLAS standards, that target the right audience with the right message at the right time and generate the desired results
Serve as co-chair and staff support to the Communications and Messaging workgroup of HealthLit4Wake.
NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that includes social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission is, in partnership with the community, will facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services is engaged in several special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the federal or state level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree
Two years of job-related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education, communications, or the appropriate equivalent
At least three years of experience working in a health education, communications or marketing-related position
Experience in proactively developing community outreach plans and executing them successfully
A strong understanding of common social media platforms and how to use them to reach the right people with the right message at the right time
Experience working collaboratively with creatives on design, video or web projects
Knowledge of marketing principles and how to apply them to generate the highest possible return on investment. Experience developing and executing paid marketing strategies is a plus
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Must have strong writing skills that can vary effectively in tone and style, based on the audience and the platform. You must be able to turn complex, jargon-filled information into plain language that is easily understood by the layman
Must be organized and able to successfully manage multiple tasks at the same time
Be open, honest and have great integrity. You must be a “people person” who can work effectively in large groups, small teams or one on one, and motivate them all to achieve a common goal
Exude creativity and know how to brainstorm new ideas. You must have the initiative needed to lead a project or campaign from start to finish with minimal oversight, while understanding when to ask questions or seek approval
Must be a strategic thinker – someone who can see the big picture and the small details at the same time and understand how the pieces fit together
Must be a strategic thinker – someone who can see the big picture and the small details at the same time and understand how the pieces fit together
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $23.47-$31.68 commensurate with experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/23/2023