Public Health Educator - Medium Risk Nutritionist

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Pima County Health Department, Women Infants and Children program (WIC), is seeking a motivated and team-orientated to join our team. This position provides client centered nutrition & breastfeeding services to program participants. Additional duties include conducting WIC certifications, medium risk counseling and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills. If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

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.)
• OR: 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.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in nutrition. (community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science)
• Minimum one (1) year experience in nutrition education counseling in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to the needs of the target population
• Collaborates with senior educators to design engaging and evidence-based educational content
• Conducts health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information
• Maintains an organized inventory of educational materials
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives
• Engages in community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources
• Assists in the preparation of reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes
• Maintains accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees