SNAP-Ed Health Educator

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

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Who we are:

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Location:

Columbus, GA

• Provide Direct Nutrition to individuals and community groups
• Develop relationships with community sites and actively recruit eligible participants for direct nutrition education
• Implement the Voices for Food Program
• Prepare and submit reports to State SNAP‑Ed program staff
• Conduct community surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of professional health services
• Develop and maintain cooperation between public, civic, professional, and voluntary agencies
• Prepare and disseminate educational and informational materials
• Prepare, submit, and maintain program budget
• Promote health discussions in community agencies and provide information to the public regarding health concerns and resources
• This is not a remote position

Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience in nutrition education; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners, coalitions, and stakeholders; knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. If called on to participate in an event you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment. Georgia Department of Public Health encourages employees to engage in regular physical activities and make lifestyle choices that promote health. A maximum of 30 minutes may be used in a workday for physical activity.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or DOE. The selected candidate may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check, and may be required to assist in emergencies.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be emailed by the closing date to DPH-HR.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Public Health