Community Public Health Educator at County of Wake, NC

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

34.07

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Health, Health Literacy, Community Outreach, Communication, Social Media, Event Coordination, Writing Skills, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Customer Service, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Marketing Principles, Youth Engagement, Cultural Relevance, Trust Building

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Be Doing Wake County Public Health is seeking a Community Public Health Educator to join #TeamWake! This role is a unique opportunity to shape public health messaging, build trust in historically marginalized communities, and promote health literacy across Wake County. **This is a time limited position** As a Public Health Educator, you’ll be at the forefront of our broader health literacy efforts. You’ll collaborate with the Wake County Communications Office, community partners, and internal teams to craft culturally relevant, accessible, and timely public health communications. What you'll be doing: Partner with business leaders, faith-based organizations, and advocacy groups to tailor messages that resonate with diverse audiences—ensuring the right message reaches the right people in the right way Develop compelling materials like talking points, presentations, social media posts, flyers, and web content that will drive community engagement Support and work with the HealthLit4Wake team Lead initiatives that empower residents to make informed health decisions Design strategies to involve youth in health literacy efforts and connect them with training opportunities that build future public health leaders Coordinate and support events that increase access to medical knowledge and promote public understanding of vaccines and other mitigation measures **This is a time limited position** About Our Team At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree Two years of job-related experience Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree or Masters degree in Public Health or related feild At least three years of experience working in a health education, communications or marketing-related position Experience in proactively developing community outreach plans and executing them successfully A strong understanding of common social media platforms and how to use them to reach the right people with the right message at the right time Experience working collaboratively with creatives on design, video or web projects Knowledge of marketing principles and how to apply them to generate the highest possible return on investment. Experience developing and executing paid marketing strategies is a plus How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Must have strong writing skills that can vary effectively in tone and style, based on the audience and the platform. You must be able to turn complex, jargon-filled information into plain language that is easily understood by the layman Be organized and able to successfully manage multiple tasks at the same time Be open, honest and have great integrity. You must be a “people person” who can work effectively in large groups, small teams or one on one, and motivate them all to achieve a common goal Exude creativity and know how to brainstorm new ideas. You must have the initiative needed to lead a project or campaign from start to finish with minimal oversight, while understanding when to ask questions or seek approval Be a strategic thinker – someone who can see the big picture and the small details at the same time and understand how the pieces fit together Be committed to providing superior customer service, innovation, efficiency and effectiveness About This Position Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:15pm Hiring Range: 26.54-34.07 Market Range: 26.54 - 41.59 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/21/2025 What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Responsibilities

The Community Public Health Educator will shape public health messaging and promote health literacy across Wake County. This role involves collaborating with various partners to develop culturally relevant communications and coordinate community engagement initiatives.