Health and Well-Being Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Green Bay, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position advances multi-level health promotion strategies by coordinating community-based health coalitions, aligning partners, and working directly with community organizations and settings to promote health-supportive policies, systems, and environments. Health & Well-Being educators conduct local situational analyses and use experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation to deliver responsive, community-driven programming. The position collaborates with local agencies, schools, food systems partners, coalitions, and community residents to reduce silos, elevate resident voice, and strengthen community health and well-being, while supporting mental health, reducing suicide risk, preventing substance misuse and, supporting service professionals, and addressing root causes of health. Initial efforts will focus on implementing integrated health and well-being programming—including nutrition, physical activity, and mental and behavioral health—across communities, schools, and coalitions, while expanding community partnerships. This work will also include exploring the StrongBodies program, engaging health volunteers, and conducting situational health analyses to identify mental and physical health priorities and support health programming in community settings.
County Location The main office for this position is located in Brown County, WI and the primary programming focus is Brown County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization. Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in educational equipment

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the area of community health programming
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address mental and physical health
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environment
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
• Knowledge of local/community needs, resources, and partners
• Experience implementing health education in communities and/or schools
• Experience with implementation of comprehensive community based health programs that include systems approaches to health
• Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in educational equipment
• Bachelors Degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position such as, but not limited to community health education, public health, community psychology, family and consumer sciences, health policy, and social work

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the area of community health programming
• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
• Experience in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings
• Health coalition engagement & experience
• Experience with StrongBodies Program and health volunteers
• Tribal Affiliation - Understanding of and experience working with Native Nations communities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level