Senior Program Planner - Health Equity (Hybrid)

Anoka County•Anoka, MN

10d•$74,214 - $103,896•Hybrid

About The Position

In Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES), commitment to the community shines. Every day our Health Promotion and Planning team works with community partners to create conditions for people to live healthy lives. If you are interested in improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, we invite you to apply today to join our team. The Health Equity Senior Program Planner at Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) aims to enhance the department's capacity to meet foundational capabilities and effectively serve diverse communities. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, facilitating community visioning, and supporting health programs. The planner also coordinates volunteer programs and community groups and participates in planning committees. Additionally, they research strategies for program improvement, identify service gaps, and recommend best practices for Anoka County. The role includes providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the team. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to families within the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today! This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of September 14th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
Five years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
Job-related experience with cannabis programs and/or health equity community engagement.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to identify health disparities and inequities within the community.
Develop and implement health equity plans, strategies, and initiatives to address identified disparities.
Integrate health equity principles into all public health planning, policies, and programs.
Engage with diverse community members, especially those from marginalized or underserved populations, to understand their health needs and priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate on health equity initiatives.
Facilitate community forums, focus groups, and other participatory processes to gather input and foster community involvement.
Collaborate with other government departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to health equity across sectors.
Develop communication strategies to raise awareness about health equity issues and the department’s initiatives.
Serve as a spokesperson on health equity issues, representing the department in public forums, meetings, and media engagements.
Work closely with other planners, public health officials, and community partners to ensure health equity is integrated across all public health efforts.