Health & Well-Being Educator

Universities of Wisconsin•Superior, WI

7d•$60,795•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Well-Being Educator advances strategies to promote nutritional, physical, and behavioral health by coordinating community-based coalitions, working with community organizations to promote health-supportive policies, systems, and environments, and providing education on healthy behaviors. The position conducts local situational analyses and contributes to program development and evaluation. Initial programming may include conducting community assessments; delivering evidence-based programs focused on healthy eating, active living, and/or mental health; collaborating with local organizations and residents to plan, implement, and evaluate policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives that promote healthy food access and well-being; and supporting community coalitions. The role may also oversee volunteers providing health promotion programs. The main office is in Superior, Wisconsin, with a primary programming focus in Douglas County. Some programming may cover a broader geographical area. The position is anticipated to be performed in person at a designated campus work location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Employees must arrange reliable transportation for periodic in-state travel and have a valid driver’s license and reliable independent transportation, and/or meet UW-Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements. This is a 50% part-time position. The minimum annual 12-month full-time salary is $60,795, negotiable based on experience and qualifications; salary is prorated according to the appointment percentage. The position includes a benefits package with paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

Requirements

Work and/or volunteer experience relevant to the program responsibilities, including health promotion and health education in community settings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to use a variety of methods and technology effectively.
Ability to collaborate with community-based organizations and agencies to address educational needs.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional work environments.
Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the program responsibilities, such as community health education, public health, community psychology, family and consumer sciences, health policy, or social work.
Valid driver’s license and reliable independent transportation for periodic in-state travel, and/or compliance with UW-Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements.
Pass an initial caregiver check and subsequent checks every four years as required under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Ensure eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in community health programming.
Demonstrated success developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs using a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes.
Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work.
Experience interpreting, applying, and communicating evidence-based research and data to inform programming and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program.
Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs, and recommend improvements.
May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program.
Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures by overseeing day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
Communicate plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
Conduct community assessments and local situational analyses.
Deliver evidence-based well-being programs focused on healthy eating, active living, and/or mental health.
Collaborate with local organizations and residents to plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives promoting healthy food access and well-being.
Support community coalitions and potentially oversee volunteers delivering health promotion programs.