PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

The public health educator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating health education programs to determine impacts and outcomes. The incumbent will conduct periodic community health assessments to determine which health issues need to be addressed in the community. The incumbent organizes community groups and volunteers to address health issues and health disparities among different groups. The incumbent applies the principles of behavioral sciences in public health programs to foster the voluntary adaptation of behavior to improve or maintain health. The incumbent will advocate and promote public health participation in and support for public health programs and services; and widely disseminate information on health problems, issues and solutions. The work may concentrate on one major health issue or on several major issues. The work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. The incumbent does related work as required.

Minimum Qualification

A.) A bachelor’s degree in health education, health science, public health, health promotion, community health, or health communications from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university; OR
B.) A bachelor’s degree in education, nursing, epidemiology, wellness and fitness, or nutrition from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university and one (1) year of experience in health education; OR
C.) A master’s degree in public health or health education from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; OR
D.) A bachelor’s degree in marketing, human services, social work or psychology from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university and two (2) years of experience in health education.

Special Requirement

A local public health educator must satisfactorily complete 15 hours of continuing education in health education related topics approved by the New York State Health Department within one year of appointment.

Salary: 2025 Salary: $70,275 (2026 Salary pending Union negotiation), Grade 17

To Apply

PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST AND APPLICATION/RESUME TO:
Victoria McGahan, Public Health Director 325 Columbia St., Suite 100 Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: 518-828-3358
Email: [email protected]