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Education Specialist jobs are open across K-12 school districts, higher education, nonprofits, and corporate training, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior instructional designer, with specializations in curriculum development, training and development, and special education support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
We are looking for a Health Education Specialist to support the Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) efforts to reduce cancer burden and improve outcomes across the Greater Los Angeles region. You will lead community-focused health education initiatives by developing culturally tailored materials and delivering evidence-based cancer education programs. You will also serve as a key liaison between the cancer center and diverse community partners, promoting cancer screening, clinical trial awareness, and research engagement through outreach events, mobile screenings, and health fairs.
In addition, you will play a central role in building and coordinating community partnerships and executing public health programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires strong expertise in public health education, along with excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. As part of City of Hope’s staff leadership model, you will actively contribute to program development, departmental initiatives, and cross-functional outreach, while helping to advance the department’s visibility and impact within the organization and broader community.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Design and deliver culturally tailored cancer education curricula, workshops, and materials that address prevention, early detection, and risk factors.
- Translate complex clinical and research information into accessible, community-friendly education tools and presentations.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs while tracking outreach activities, engagement, and impact for reporting and continuous improvement.
- Lead health education workshops and presentations across community settings, including schools, clinics, and faith-based organizations.
- Promote cancer screening, prevention resources, and evidence-based interventions, including HPV vaccination and tobacco cessation.
- Represent the cancer center at community events, coordinating logistics, outreach strategies, and engagement efforts.
- Conduct outreach to increase awareness of screening services, mobile units, and clinical trial opportunities, while helping individuals navigate access to care.
- Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations and support community-engaged research, including recruitment, dissemination, and collaborative initiatives.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Community Education or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 2 years of professional Health Education experience is required.
- Experience working with underserved communities in the Greater Los Angeles area.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or obtain within six months of hire is required.
- Bilingual proficiency in languages commonly spoken in Greater Los Angeles area is preferred.
- Experience delivering community-based health education across public health, nonprofit, and school settings, with a focus on culturally responsive engagement and outreach.
- Experience developing and implementing cancer-related programs and educational materials, leveraging bilingual skills to effectively reach and support diverse populations.
- Knowledge of community-engaged research, patient navigation, and population health principles, with familiarity in NCI COE expectations and cancer screening guidelines.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
We are looking for a Health Education Specialist to support the Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) efforts to reduce cancer burden and improve outcomes across the Greater Los Angeles region. You will lead community-focused health education initiatives by developing culturally tailored materials and delivering evidence-based cancer education programs. You will also serve as a key liaison between the cancer center and diverse community partners, promoting cancer screening, clinical trial awareness, and research engagement through outreach events, mobile screenings, and health fairs.
In addition, you will play a central role in building and coordinating community partnerships and executing public health programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role requires strong expertise in public health education, along with excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. As part of City of Hope’s staff leadership model, you will actively contribute to program development, departmental initiatives, and cross-functional outreach, while helping to advance the department’s visibility and impact within the organization and broader community.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Design and deliver culturally tailored cancer education curricula, workshops, and materials that address prevention, early detection, and risk factors.
- Translate complex clinical and research information into accessible, community-friendly education tools and presentations.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs while tracking outreach activities, engagement, and impact for reporting and continuous improvement.
- Lead health education workshops and presentations across community settings, including schools, clinics, and faith-based organizations.
- Promote cancer screening, prevention resources, and evidence-based interventions, including HPV vaccination and tobacco cessation.
- Represent the cancer center at community events, coordinating logistics, outreach strategies, and engagement efforts.
- Conduct outreach to increase awareness of screening services, mobile units, and clinical trial opportunities, while helping individuals navigate access to care.
- Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations and support community-engaged research, including recruitment, dissemination, and collaborative initiatives.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Community Education or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 2 years of professional Health Education experience is required.
- Experience working with underserved communities in the Greater Los Angeles area.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or obtain within six months of hire is required.
- Bilingual proficiency in languages commonly spoken in Greater Los Angeles area is preferred.
- Experience delivering community-based health education across public health, nonprofit, and school settings, with a focus on culturally responsive engagement and outreach.
- Experience developing and implementing cancer-related programs and educational materials, leveraging bilingual skills to effectively reach and support diverse populations.
- Knowledge of community-engaged research, patient navigation, and population health principles, with familiarity in NCI COE expectations and cancer screening guidelines.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Minnesota21
- Michigan State University12
- Western Michigan University7
- Atrium Health6
- The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education124
- Healthcare & Medical Services89
- Science & Research9
- Government & Public Sector8
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience developing or delivering curriculum for a defined learner population
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or a corporate LMS
- State teaching license or relevant instructional design certification where required
- Strong written communication skills for creating instructional materials and assessments
- Ability to analyze learner data and adjust program design based on assessment outcomes
Tips for Your Education Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
K-12 districts, higher ed, and corporate L&D teams read resumes differently. Lead with classroom or facilitation hours for district roles, and shift to ROI language and LMS platform experience when applying to corporate training teams.
Quantify curriculum impact on your resume
Hiring managers for education specialist roles want to see outcomes, not just tasks. Replace phrases like 'developed curriculum' with specifics: how many units you built, which grade bands or departments you served, and what assessment data showed afterward.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your credentials to the posting
Many education specialist postings require state licensure, an instructional design certificate, or a specific endorsement. Read each job description carefully and name the exact credential you hold, using the same terminology the employer uses, so your application clears an automated screen.
Prepare a portfolio of curriculum samples
Many hiring managers in this field request work samples before or during the first interview. Organize two or three lesson plans, training modules, or program evaluations that show your design process, not just the finished product, and be ready to walk through your decisions.
Ask targeted questions in the final interview round
Education specialist interviews often end with an open floor for your questions. Ask about the existing curriculum review cycle, how the team measures program effectiveness, and what a successful first 90 days looks like. Specific questions signal genuine readiness to contribute.
Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education specialists?
The companies hiring the most education specialists right now include University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University, with the largest share of openings in California, Minnesota, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are distributed across K-12 districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and corporate learning and development teams.
How many education specialist jobs are remote?
About 11% of education specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote options most common in corporate training and instructional design roles. Positions tied to a specific school, campus, or in-person learner population are typically on-site.
How do you become an education specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a closely related field, then gain direct experience designing or delivering instruction for a defined learner group. Many roles require or strongly prefer a master's degree. Earn a state license if you are targeting K-12 districts, or pursue an instructional design certificate if you are aiming at corporate or higher education settings. Build a portfolio of curriculum samples before you begin applying.
Can you get hired as an education specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level education specialist roles exist, particularly in tutoring organizations, nonprofits, and corporate onboarding teams. Substitute teaching, tutoring, volunteer curriculum work, or a capstone instructional design project can substitute for full-time experience. Frame any classroom, facilitation, or training hours clearly on your resume and include at least one work sample that shows your design process.
What does the education specialist interview process look like?
Most education specialist interviews move through a phone screen with HR, a panel interview with the hiring manager and one or two colleagues, and a work sample or teaching demonstration. The demonstration is common in K-12 and higher education roles and may ask you to present a lesson segment or walk through a curriculum you designed. Corporate roles often replace the demonstration with a portfolio review or a scenario-based exercise.
Where can I find and apply to education specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to education specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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