What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST - TOBACCO PREVENTION position at City of Portland, Maine?
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST - TOBACCO PREVENTION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION - COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST
Seeking a qualified individual for a full-time (37.5 hours per week), project position with City of Portland Public Health Division’s Tobacco Prevention Program. This grant funded position will assist in reducing exposure to tobacco in disparate populations through community education, policy, environmental changes, and supporting systems level change in Portland and throughout Cumberland County. Other responsibilities include program planning, implementation, evaluation, distribution of health promotion materials, community outreach and coalition building.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in public health, health education or related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Experience in health promotion, public health, and tobacco prevention.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of
community representatives including community members, business owners, technical or vocational school staff, social services, and community-based organizations. - Proficient organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and responsibilities.
Applications accepted until 03/21/2025
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, ProTech (Grade 6): Starting salary range is $26.27 - $27.06/hr.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact jobs@portlandmaine.gov.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : PROTECH
Job Family : PUBLIC HEALTH
Posting Start : 03/07/2025
Posting End : 03/21/2025
Details : Job Description
Salary : $26 - $27
