Senior Health Education Specialist (Hybrid)

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services is hiring a Senior Health Education Specialist for the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP). The role supports community members and partners by promoting health resources and improving systems related to population health. It works to improve community health by building relationships and providing education on chronic disease prevention and general wellness to residents and community partners.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work arrangement. The employee works at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka, Minnesota, with some days potentially worked remotely. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position may involve occasional travel to other county work sites.

The hiring range is $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour); the starting rate depends on experience, education, and qualifications. The position offers flexible paid time off, paid holidays, insurance and retirement benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass a driver’s license background check.
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle available for business use.
• Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory functions, including computer work, general and phone communication, occasional lifting of 10–20 pounds, and occasional travel to county work sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with K–12 school systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by helping individuals and communities adopt healthy behaviors.
• Design and implement health education programs to increase awareness and knowledge for community health improvement.
• Conduct assessments and surveys to determine health education needs.
• Oversee health education programs and services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials.
• Stay current on changes and best practices in health education programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and community organizations.
• Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate coordination of health education programs.
• Recommend plans and policies to achieve health education objectives.
• Speak to groups and provide education promoting preventative health practices.
• Implement programming within the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to the SHIP team related to the focus area.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off.
• Up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior