Health Educator

Job Description

Assists in the maintenance, planning and implementation of the department's programs and services. Organizes, coordinates and implements programs and events to educate, develop and foster public interest, understanding and good will in the community.

Job Responsibility

• Identifies and formulates areas for program development; coordinates and implements programs that will result in close community identification for the System and the Hospitals.
• Addresses community, civic, business and service organizations; represents the hospital in community activities.
• Plans and implements programs including, but not limited to: fairs, seminars, training programs, conferences, workshops and public forums.
• Identifies funding sources, initiates and participates in grant writing and fund raising opportunities.
• Initiates development of public relations tools to heighten community awareness of the hospitals.
• Designs, coordinates and implements the Community Wellness program; plans, develops and designs program brochures, newsletters and displays; assists in production of the department's health information newsletters.
• Ensures the information provided is current and at the appropriate level.
• Oversees layout, design and distribution of the final product.
• Maintains policy and procedures that meet the needs of the system and the department; keeps staff apprised of relevant information.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).