Public Health Educator II - Beaufort County Health Department

Public Health Educator II - Beaufort County Health Department

* Position Available December 5, 2025

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Sexual Health and Personal Responsibility Public Health Educator. PREPrepare for Success is an evidence‑based program designed to educate adolescents (age 13-18) on both abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and to prepare them for adulthood through instruction in key life skills such as decision‑making, communication, and goal setting.

The key duties of this position include:

• Implementing the FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) curriculum in the Beaufort County High School system
• Facilitating both the Youth Leadership Council and the Community Advisory Council

A master’s degree in public health education; or graduation from a four‑year college or university with a major in health education and two years’ experience in public health education or a related field; or graduation from a four‑year college or university and three years’ experience in public health education; or and equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver’s license

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities.
• General knowledge of modern educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education.
• General knowledge of journalistic principles and methods of preparing subject matter in the promotion of public health activities.
• General knowledge of display techniques and skill in the arrangement of exhibits.
• Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels and to maintain effective working relationships with local health departments, community agencies, and the public.
• Ability to write and speak effectively and to stimulate interest and cooperation among various groups in carrying out a program in public health education.
• Annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Health, Life, Dental Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Local Government Employee’s Retirement System
• County matches up to 5% of an employee’s annual salary to 401K
• Longevity 5-year interval percentage increase to base salary

Pre‑employment drug screening, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) criminal history record history, driving record, and/or credit check will be required as a pre‑condition of employment. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications must be submitted on the state PD107 form.

Mail Applications To:
Beaufort County Health Department Attn: S Graham 1436 Highland Dr. Washington, NC 27889

Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. There may be after hours and weekend work if necessary for Health Education and Promotion programs.

Job   Category Full-time Employment Status Open Salary Hiring Salary Range $50,045 - $56,000. Pay Grade 67. Posted October 2, 2025 Closing Open Until Filled.