Health Educator Jobs
Health Educator jobs are open across public health agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, and school districts, from entry-level health promotion assistant to senior program director, with specializations in community health, patient education, and wellness program development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with at least two years of paid or volunteer experience working with parents/caregivers of youth ages 8–18 and at least three years implementing programs that improve individual or community health.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Strong consideration given to candidates with three years of paid experience or five years of volunteer experience serving parents/caregivers, along with comparable youth and educational programming experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver curriculum-based workshops and health education activities for parents/caregivers and youth, maintaining curriculum fidelity and using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.
- Create safe, welcoming learning environments; build participant rapport; and supervise participants and volunteers during activities.
- Conduct outreach to schools, community organizations, faith-based groups, and other partners to recruit participants and schedule workshops.
- Maintain positive partnerships and professionally represent PPP and its programs.
- Develop and distribute health education materials and connect families with resources supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Track participation, service delivery, performance measures, and progress toward program goals.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation, reports, and evaluation activities according to agency and funder requirements.
- Keep the Project Director informed of progress, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
- Follow agency policies and risk management procedures; participate in supervision, meetings, and required training; and maintain current knowledge of relevant health topics.
- Complete assigned project deliverables, performance goals, and other related duties.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective teaching and group facilitation skills with parents/caregivers, youth, and community members.
- Strong communication, listening, writing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to engage youth and families facing significant challenges and work effectively across diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, virtual meeting platforms, and tools for creating educational materials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, adapt to challenges, and apply constructive feedback.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card and CPR/First Aid certification.
- Availability to work program schedules, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Participation in required PPP orientation and training.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Duties regularly involve sitting, speaking, and hearing; occasionally standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Tasks require close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment generally has moderate noise levels.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with at least two years of paid or volunteer experience working with parents/caregivers of youth ages 8–18 and at least three years implementing programs that improve individual or community health.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Strong consideration given to candidates with three years of paid experience or five years of volunteer experience serving parents/caregivers, along with comparable youth and educational programming experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver curriculum-based workshops and health education activities for parents/caregivers and youth, maintaining curriculum fidelity and using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.
- Create safe, welcoming learning environments; build participant rapport; and supervise participants and volunteers during activities.
- Conduct outreach to schools, community organizations, faith-based groups, and other partners to recruit participants and schedule workshops.
- Maintain positive partnerships and professionally represent PPP and its programs.
- Develop and distribute health education materials and connect families with resources supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Track participation, service delivery, performance measures, and progress toward program goals.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation, reports, and evaluation activities according to agency and funder requirements.
- Keep the Project Director informed of progress, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
- Follow agency policies and risk management procedures; participate in supervision, meetings, and required training; and maintain current knowledge of relevant health topics.
- Complete assigned project deliverables, performance goals, and other related duties.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective teaching and group facilitation skills with parents/caregivers, youth, and community members.
- Strong communication, listening, writing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to engage youth and families facing significant challenges and work effectively across diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, virtual meeting platforms, and tools for creating educational materials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, adapt to challenges, and apply constructive feedback.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card and CPR/First Aid certification.
- Availability to work program schedules, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Participation in required PPP orientation and training.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Duties regularly involve sitting, speaking, and hearing; occasionally standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Tasks require close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment generally has moderate noise levels.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health educator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or a closely related field
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience developing and delivering health education programs or workshops
- Proficiency in health assessment tools, needs analysis, and program evaluation methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse community audiences
- Familiarity with electronic health records or care coordination platforms
Tips for Your Health Educator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Health educator job descriptions reward measurable impact over duties listed. Reframe your experience around behavior change outcomes, program participation rates, and community reach rather than tasks, so hiring managers immediately see your effect on health goals.
Highlight your CHES or MCHES credential prominently
Many postings list Certified Health Education Specialist status as preferred or required. Put your CHES or MCHES credential near the top of your resume header alongside your degree, not buried in a certifications section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by the right job titles
Openings for health educators appear under several titles: community health educator, patient education coordinator, wellness program specialist, and health promotion coordinator. Search each variation to avoid missing postings that match your experience and skill set.
Prepare a needs assessment you led
Interviewers at health departments and hospitals often ask you to walk through how you identified a community or patient need and built a program around it. Have one concrete example ready with a clear problem, your intervention design, and the result.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When discussing an offer, ask about the population size you will serve, budget authority, and whether the role can grow into program management. These details affect your career trajectory more than a title bump and give you real leverage in the conversation.
Health Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health educators?
The most active employers for health educators right now are Brooks Rehabilitation, BRS, and Atlantic Health, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at health systems, county public health departments, and large nonprofit organizations with community outreach programs.
How many health educator jobs are remote?
About 26% of health educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options more common in roles focused on digital health content creation, telehealth patient education, and corporate wellness program coordination than in community or clinic-based positions that require in-person outreach.
How do you become a health educator?
Earn a bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or a related field, as most entry-level positions require at minimum this credential. Gain hands-on experience through internships, community health projects, or AmeriCorps placements. Then sit for the CHES exam administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, which many employers treat as the standard professional credential for the field.
Can you get hired as a health educator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level health educator roles do exist, especially at community health centers, nonprofits, and government health departments that run structured onboarding. Strengthen your application by completing practicum hours during your degree program, volunteering with local health initiatives, and obtaining your CHES credential early, which signals professional readiness even before you have years of full-time experience.
What does the health educator interview process look like?
Most health educator interviews include a phone or video screening followed by a panel interview with program staff and a public health supervisor. You will typically be asked to describe a program you designed, explain how you assess community needs, and demonstrate cultural competency. Some employers add a short written exercise or ask you to outline a sample workshop for a specific population.
Where can I find and apply to health educator jobs?
You can find and apply to health educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits without leaving the platform.
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