Health Educator
Horizon Public Health serving Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Grant counties is seeking applicants for a Full Time Health Educator to support our MN Department of Health Youth E-Cigarette Prevention and Cessations grant. Specifically, this grant supports efforts to reduce youth vaping and tobacco use through education, prevention, and quitting support. This work focuses on partnering with schools and communities to engage students, promote healthy choices, and shift social norms around vaping. This Health Educator will work closely with school staff and youth to lead programs, build relationships, and support initiatives that create healthier school environments.
Minimum qualifications include a Baccalaureate degree in public health, health education, community health or related field and one to three years of experience in health education or community health programs. A successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week, Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position with Monday through Friday hours. Occasional non-traditional work hours required. Starting salary range is $33.99-36.06/hour with earning potential up to $44.35/hour. Benefits include employer sponsored health and life Insurance, HSA/VEBA contribution, PTO, and PERA retirement as well as several employee voluntary benefits to include: 457 b retirement plans, long-term disability, vision insurance, dental, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital care and accident plan.
This position will remain open until filled.
Please submit an application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 or to hrcontact@horizonphmn.gov.
ADA accommodations available. HPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.