Health Promotion Specialist

Health Promotion Specialist – Georgia Department of Public Health

Join the Georgia Department of Public Health as a Health Promotion Specialist in the Columbus Department. The role supports the mission of protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.

• Assist with development and implementation of health promotion programs within the 16 counties of the West Central Health District.
• Develop partnerships with faith‑based communities, schools, work sites, and the community at large.
• Assist in creating health promotion programs and preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials.
• Promote health discussions within schools, industry, and community agencies.
• Teach groups and/or individuals on health education/promotion topics.
• Provide information to the public regarding health concerns and resources; serve as backup to the SNAP‑Ed Health Educator as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including oral presentations, written reports, articles, and data entry.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners, coalitions, and stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

• Non‑remote position located in Columbus, GA.
• Full‑time employment.
• Entry level seniority.
• Comprehensive benefits include professional development opportunities, workplace flexibility, and a supportive team environment (details available upon request).

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency and may be called to provide staffing at shelters, specimen collection sites, or point‑of‑dispensing sites.

Georgia Department of Public Health encourages regular physical activity and offers up to 30 minutes per workday for physical breaks.

Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or DOE. Selected candidates may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. Accommodations under the ADA may be requested by the closing date of this announcement.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; the agency will contact selected candidates for next steps. This position may close once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified.