Healthy Living Educator - Mi'kmaq

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Presque Isle, ME

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is seeking a Healthy Living Educator to promote culturally centered health and wellness initiatives that uplift Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and community strengths. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering programming that promotes healthy eating, active living, and commercial tobacco prevention in Wabanaki communities, specifically centered around the Mi’kmaq, Presque Isle Community. The educator will collaborate with Tribal staff, Elders, youth, community organizations, and health professionals to ensure programming is respectful, community-driven, and aligned with cultural values. The role is supervised by the Healthy Living Manager and is part of a team of four other educators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field (preferred) or high school diploma with 4 years of experience in a related field.
Preferred Indigenous lived experience or experience working with indigenous communities.
Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word and more.
A current driver's license, a good driving record and access to reliable transportation are required.
Candidate must be willing to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule in order to support occasional weekend or evening events outside of scheduled work hours.
The ability to work effectively as a team and independently.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
A strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Design and implement curriculum, community events, educational materials and programs that promote traditional and contemporary healthy eating practices that support overall holistic health and family wellness.
Design and implement curriculum, community events, educational materials and programs that promote increased opportunities for active living.
Design and implement curriculum, community events, educational materials and programs that promote commercial tobacco prevention and cessation, while honoring traditional tobacco as a sacred medicine.
Design and implement curriculum, community events, educational materials and programs that promote Wabanaki worldview, teachings, and Wabanaki languages.
Collect data and community feedback to measure program outcomes, using culturally appropriate evaluation methods.
Build strong relationships with Tribal schools, youth programs, childcare centers, Elders, knowledge sharers, other community partners.
Implement Maine Nourish ME program deliverables in accordance with Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and University of New England (UNE requirements).
Design and disseminate social media flyers and printed flyers that promote programming.
Attend required trainings and meetings, both in person and online, in accordance with grant funding.
Complete reporting and evaluation as related to deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned.