Public Health Education Specialist

Public Health Education Specialist

Salary

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Location

Waco, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01251

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Division

HEALTH EQUITY

Opening Date

09/03/2026

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Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $53, 954.71 per year - Depending on Qualifications

Grant Funded Position - Position Dependent on Availability of Grant Funding

The City of Waco Seeks

The City of Waco is seeking a collaborative Public Health Education Specialist to build community partnerships, oversee coalition activities, and provide outreach to at-risk and underserved populations. This position will also develop and deliver health education programs that support community health initiatives. If you are passionate about strengthening communities through collaboration and public health, we'd love to have you join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Business, Public Administration, or a related field and 1 year experience in developing, coordinating, implementing, or delivering educational or training programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred:

• CHES - Certified Health Education

Position Overview

Under basic supervision, prepares and presents health education materials, provides outreach services for at-risk populations; conducts public educational forums on priority health issues. Engages and maintains partnerships with community members and local organizations to promote wellness, strengthen innovative collaboration, and drive policy and systems changes.

Essential Functions

• Plans and presents community outreach programs to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behaviors; informs community of services available through Public Health District (PHD) and other community resources; prepares and delivers presentations on assigned health topics.
• Researches health education issues; prepares educational materials; coordinates and presents training and public education programs; collects, compiles and maintains data on PHD health education activities.
• Prepares grant proposals and updates public access websites, assists with training PHD staff.
• Position assigned to Maternal & Child Health:
• Provides leadership, coordination of efforts, and facilitation of the Healthy Women & Children Coalition. Works with Healthy Women and Children Coalition partners to develop annual goals and objectives using evidence-based public health frameworks and within the scope of available resources and funding.
• Fosters and develops new relationships with community partners to maximize participation and engagement in meetings and implementation of Healthy Women and Children Coalition strategies.
• Works with coalition steering committee and Health District leadership to guide the direction of the coalition and move coalition initiatives toward sustainability. Compiles data and monthly/quarterly reports describing coalition efforts and other program deliverables.
• Operates a personal or city vehicle to travel to clinics, community sites, outreach locations, and partner agencies to provide community public health outreach and education throughout Waco-McLennan County.

Required for All Positions

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Desire to give back

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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if yes, please list degree and field of study (enter N/A for no)?

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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Waco

Address PO Box 2570

Waco, Texas, 76702

Phone 2547505740

Website https://www.waco-texas.com/jobs