Environmental Health Educator (Sustainability Section)

Franklin County Public Health seeks an Environmental Health Educator to enhance community health in Central Ohio. Responsibilities include assessing health needs, developing educational programs, and collaborating with stakeholders to address health disparities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience. The position is full-time and based in Columbus, OH, with benefits including health and dental insurance.
About the position

The Environmental Health Educator (Sustainability Section) plays a crucial role in enhancing the health and wellness of Central Ohio residents by promoting and improving individual and community environmental health. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to assess community health needs, develop educational programs, and implement strategies that address health disparities and social determinants of health.

Responsibilities
• Facilitate individual and group meetings with health specialists and community groups to assess health needs.
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• Draft operational plans and policies to achieve health education objectives.
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• Align health education materials with community health needs assessments.
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• Develop outreach and communication strategies for health action weeks.
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• Provide guidance to organizations on health education needs and program development.
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• Collaborate with local and state agencies to promote equity and reduce health disparities.
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• Identify evidence-based educational strategies and develop resources for health education.
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• Support environmental health funding by identifying grant opportunities.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, community planning, nutrition, science, or a related field.
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• 1 year of directly related experience.
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• Valid Ohio driver's license.
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• CHES certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Dental insurance
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• Disability insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid holidays