Health Education Specialist - Education and Engagement

DATE POSTED: 03/03/2025

TITLE: Health Education Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; FLSA Non-Exempt; Classified

PAY RANGE: Starting rate is $24.53 per hour; Commensurate with experience

WORK HOURS: Days and hours of work may vary; Nights/weekends/holidays may be

required

IMMEDIATE SUPERVSOR: Director of Education and Engagement



POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Health Education Specialist is responsible for coordinating health education for the Wood County

Health Department, including, but not limited to health behavior campaigns, and education-centered

community outreach campaigns. The specialist will develop curricula to promote healthy living, conduct

health education activities and oversee resources that support health education and outreach efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop programs and curricula to educate the community about health conditions and promote

• Plan, coordinate and participate in health education events and activities.

• Develop communication plans and delivery methods to effectively target various stakeholders and

• Work with health department and community partners to identify current and emerging health

• Design marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, social and digital media content, posters

• Engage various stakeholders to address health issues and advocate for healthy living.

• Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to amplify health promotion programs in the local

• Identify and use new technology to amplify health education activities and engagement.

• Support the development and execution of public information, outreach marketing and

• Serve on regional and county committees, organizations and task forces regarding health-related

• Provide data and information as requested by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to assist with

related reporting as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in public health, health education, or related field

• Two years of health education experience

• Current Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification required or must be obtained

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License. License must be maintained throughout employment

• Ability to successfully work with diverse populations of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstratable experience using social media and other marketing tools and platforms
• Knowledge of public health laws, regulations and standards as defined by federal, state, and local

Final candidates must successfully pass a background check and provide proof of current
automobile insurance.

An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace
will be deemed not qualified for this position.

Application materials
The position is filled.

accepted until:



Wood County Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, contact
information for at least three professional references.

Required documents:


Application materials submitted without all required documents
will be considered incomplete.



Recruitment and Development Coordinator
1840 East Gypsy Lane Rd.

Submit application Bowling Green, OH 43402
materials to: 419-352-8402 Ext. 3201

WCHDHumRes@woodcountyohio.gov

The Wood County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department provides reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. If you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position with the Wood County Health Department, please email

WCHDHumRes@woodcountyohio.gov or call 419-352-8402 Ext. 3226.