Public Health Educator I

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Public Health Educator I is an entry-level, grant-funded position in the Health Department, with funding ending May 2028. The role supports public health education programs and initiatives intended to improve community health outcomes. It involves planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities, campaigns, and workshops, and working with community members, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote health and well-being.

The position assists with developing educational programs and materials, delivering health information in community settings, coordinating outreach and health promotion activities, and evaluating program outcomes. Assignments may vary according to departmental needs and are communicated by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience providing health education; relevant experience may be substituted for education, and education from an accredited college or university may be substituted by relevant experience.
• Alternatively, one year of experience serving as a Community Health Worker II or equivalent classification, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license at the time of application.
• Valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
• Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review for suitability to operate county vehicles; required licenses and certifications must be obtained and maintained.
• Successful candidate must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Post-job-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience with HIV prevention, testing, counseling, and education.
• At least one year of experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations, including unhoused individuals or people experiencing substance use disorders, or related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to target populations.
• Collaborate with senior educators to design engaging, evidence-based educational content.
• Conduct health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in settings such as schools, clinics, and community centers.
• Use effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information.
• Maintain an organized inventory of educational materials.
• Collaborate with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives.
• Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources.
• Assist in preparing reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree