Peer Health Educator Jobs
Peer Health Educator jobs are open across colleges and universities, community health organizations, and healthcare systems, from entry-level and work-study positions to senior program coordinator roles, with specializations in sexual health, mental wellness, and substance use prevention. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WHO WE ARE:
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.
Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.
Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.
Responsible for conducting outreach, providing general risk reduction, providing referrals to needed services, distributing HIV/AIDS information and condoms, participating in training and support activities, and utilizing data forms to document and report activities performed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts community outreach and door-to-door outreach in targeted areas identified by the Program Manager to meet grant targets.
- Participates in community health and community fairs as an agency representative.
- Provides referrals of clients to necessary health and support services in the community, including making appointments for clients at CHN clinic sites.
- Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies community resources and makes contact with such agencies.
- Escorts clients to necessary services, as appropriate.
- Documents clients reached through community outreach and reports this to the Community Health Educator.
- Participates in training, in-services, and support activities for peer educators.
- Distributes HIV/AIDS educational literature and condoms to clients and agencies
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma preferred
- First-hand experience and understanding of issues related to living with HIV/AIDS required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Basic computer proficiency
- Good verbal, analytical, and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to work as part of a team, with other peers and providers in clinical settings
- Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care
- Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds
WHO WE ARE:
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.
Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.
Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.
Responsible for conducting outreach, providing general risk reduction, providing referrals to needed services, distributing HIV/AIDS information and condoms, participating in training and support activities, and utilizing data forms to document and report activities performed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts community outreach and door-to-door outreach in targeted areas identified by the Program Manager to meet grant targets.
- Participates in community health and community fairs as an agency representative.
- Provides referrals of clients to necessary health and support services in the community, including making appointments for clients at CHN clinic sites.
- Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies community resources and makes contact with such agencies.
- Escorts clients to necessary services, as appropriate.
- Documents clients reached through community outreach and reports this to the Community Health Educator.
- Participates in training, in-services, and support activities for peer educators.
- Distributes HIV/AIDS educational literature and condoms to clients and agencies
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma preferred
- First-hand experience and understanding of issues related to living with HIV/AIDS required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Basic computer proficiency
- Good verbal, analytical, and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to work as part of a team, with other peers and providers in clinical settings
- Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care
- Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in peer health educator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, psychology, or a related field
- Experience facilitating workshops or health education programs for peers or community groups
- Knowledge of evidence-based health promotion models such as the PRECEDE-PROCEED framework
- Mental Health First Aid or QPR suicide prevention certification preferred
- Strong oral communication and group facilitation skills for diverse audiences
- Proficiency with outreach tools including social platforms and campus communication systems
Tips for Your Peer Health Educator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Peer health educator postings screen for demonstrated program impact, not just participation. Rewrite your bullets to show attendance numbers you drove, workshops you facilitated, or behavior-change campaigns you ran, rather than listing duties.
Highlight certifications specific to health education
Certifications like Certified Health Education Specialist or Mental Health First Aid carry weight with hiring committees at universities and nonprofits. List them above your skills section so reviewers see them before they read your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists peer health educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings tied to grant funding
Many peer health educator positions at community organizations run on federal or state grants, which means they open and close fast. When you spot a role mentioning a grant by name, apply within the first week, since those searches often move on a compressed timeline.
Prepare a scenario answer about resistant audiences
Interviewers for peer health educator roles almost always ask how you handle students or community members who push back on health messaging. Build a specific story that shows you stayed nonjudgmental, adapted your framing, and kept the conversation going.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Entry-level peer health educator roles rarely have flexible base pay, but many organizations will add conference attendance, certification reimbursement, or supervision hours toward licensure if you ask during the offer stage before you sign.
Peer Health Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most peer health educators?
The most active employers for peer health educators right now are Telecare Corporation, Community Healthcare Network, and BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, and the most openings are in New York, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. University student health centers and community health nonprofits account for the largest share of active postings.
How many peer health educator jobs are remote?
About 100% of peer health educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully in-person roles remain common because much of the work involves face-to-face facilitation on campuses or in community settings. Digital health outreach and program coordination roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a peer health educator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in public health, health education, community health, or a closely related field. Gain hands-on experience through campus wellness centers, community health organizations, or volunteer facilitation roles. Earning a credential such as Certified Health Education Specialist strengthens your applications significantly. Many hiring organizations also want specific training in areas like sexual health, substance use prevention, or mental wellness, so seek out those workshops during your degree.
Can I get a peer health educator job with little or no experience?
Yes, especially at universities that hire current or recently graduated students as peer educators on a part-time or work-study basis. Focus your application on facilitation experience from student organizations, residence life, or volunteer health outreach rather than paid positions. Completing a free or low-cost certification in Mental Health First Aid or health coaching before you apply demonstrates initiative and fills gaps that limited paid experience leaves on your resume.
What does the peer health educator interview process look like?
Most hiring committees include a phone or video screen, followed by one or two rounds that often include a panel interview with student affairs staff, public health professionals, or community partners. Many employers add a practical component, such as a short mock workshop or a written case scenario where you design a brief health education activity. Expect questions about your personal health philosophy, your experience with specific populations, and how you handle sensitive topics with audiences who hold conflicting values.
Where can I find and apply to peer health educator jobs?
You can find and apply to peer health educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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