Health Educator Specialist

Maine General Health is a leading healthcare system committed to excellence, compassion, and collaboration in serving our patients, families, and communities. We are currently seeking a Specialist Health Educator to join our dynamic Community Health Department supporting the Maine Nourish ME program. This full-time position will play a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of residents in central Maine through evidence-based nutrition education and public health interventions for youth and adults.

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition education programs aligned with Nourish ME goals related to chronic disease prevention and management, such as Cooking Matters, and others to improve community health.
• Implement evidence-based Food Is Medicine (FIM) public health approaches (farmers market vouchers, gleaning, school-based health strategies, etc.) aligned with Nourish ME goals.
• Engage with new and existing community partners to implement nutrition education programs and sustainable FIM strategies.
• Collaborate with the team to support clinical referrals and enrollment into nutrition education programs.
• Engage in outreach efforts to increase awareness of and participation in nutrition education programs.
• Ensure program delivery maintains fidelity while adapting appropriately to local community needs.
• Ensure program implementation follows guidance as set by the Nourish ME program administrator, University of New England.
• Support program coordinator with data tracking and submission and monthly reporting.
• Participate in training and meetings, both in-person and online.

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Community/Public Health, health education, behavioral sciences or a related field; recent graduates and those with relevant internship or volunteer experience are encouraged to apply.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience with group facilitation and engaging youth and adults in health education sessions.
• Experience with community centered public health interventions such as Food is Medicine.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting, creating presentations, and communication materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences and work collaboratively.
• Valid Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Experience leading Cooking Matters programming
• Prior experience with the SNAP-Ed program

Mission-driven:
Join a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and wellness in the community.

Collaborative Environment:
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive, team-focused setting.

Career Development:
Explore opportunities for growth, further certification and continued learning in a dynamic healthcare environment.

$44,824 - $78,436

The salary range shown reflects the base salary for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations.

Job Exempt:
Yes

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

• Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work.
• With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
• We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
• Physical Wellness:
  We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
• Emotional Wellness:
  When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness:
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• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible…