Public Health Officer Jobs
Public Health Officer jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare systems, and research institutions, from entry-level program coordinator roles to senior epidemiologist and health policy director positions, with common specializations in epidemiology, environmental health, and community health education. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC):
The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) was formed to promote Indiana as a great place for living, visiting, learning, and earning. IDDC is dedicated to promoting, branding, and telling Indiana's authentic story to attract and retain businesses, talent, students, and visitors in our great state. Increasing the knowledge that builds pride in Indiana will help our state fill open jobs, grow talent, and elevate views of our distinctive sense of place
Role Overview:
As a Social Media & Public Relations Officer you will serve as the digital content manager in the marketing and communications division of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). You will be responsible for assisting in leading and coordinating a large range of digital media projects and campaigns
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Social Media:
- Manage, monitor, and create content for IDDC social media properties.
- Planning and execution of social media/digital campaigns.
- Procure and curate photography for marketing, social media, and communications initiatives.
- Optimize content strategy to increase social impressions, engagement, and web traffic.
- Track and analyze engagement levels across various platforms.
Public Relations:
- Strategize with the director for effective digital campaign creation/ad placement, public relations, and the social media calendar.
- Track measurable campaign and PR results and make professional recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare press releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, and official correspondence as assigned.
- Develop and pitch story ideas.
- Maintain blogging initiatives, both internal and external. Solicit guest blog posts from a wide variety of community and industry partners.
Email Marketing:
- Oversee stakeholder and consumer emails.
- Experience with copywriting, email templates, and analytics.
- Maintaining a database of customers.
- Distributing emails using automation software.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher specifically in journalism, public relations, communications management, marketing, or relevant work experience.
- 3-4 years of direct work experience or equivalent in a combination of education and college internships.
- Ability to think and manage strategically, with an emphasis on analysis, planning, and achieving measurable results.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze research data and summarize into usable reports.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Knowledge of CMS, Meltwater, and Email marketing software is a plus.
- Proficient in the use of PowerPoint and presentation design/development.
- Proficient in database software. (i.e., Excel)
- Ability to travel.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC):
The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) was formed to promote Indiana as a great place for living, visiting, learning, and earning. IDDC is dedicated to promoting, branding, and telling Indiana's authentic story to attract and retain businesses, talent, students, and visitors in our great state. Increasing the knowledge that builds pride in Indiana will help our state fill open jobs, grow talent, and elevate views of our distinctive sense of place
Role Overview:
As a Social Media & Public Relations Officer you will serve as the digital content manager in the marketing and communications division of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). You will be responsible for assisting in leading and coordinating a large range of digital media projects and campaigns
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Social Media:
- Manage, monitor, and create content for IDDC social media properties.
- Planning and execution of social media/digital campaigns.
- Procure and curate photography for marketing, social media, and communications initiatives.
- Optimize content strategy to increase social impressions, engagement, and web traffic.
- Track and analyze engagement levels across various platforms.
Public Relations:
- Strategize with the director for effective digital campaign creation/ad placement, public relations, and the social media calendar.
- Track measurable campaign and PR results and make professional recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare press releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, and official correspondence as assigned.
- Develop and pitch story ideas.
- Maintain blogging initiatives, both internal and external. Solicit guest blog posts from a wide variety of community and industry partners.
Email Marketing:
- Oversee stakeholder and consumer emails.
- Experience with copywriting, email templates, and analytics.
- Maintaining a database of customers.
- Distributing emails using automation software.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher specifically in journalism, public relations, communications management, marketing, or relevant work experience.
- 3-4 years of direct work experience or equivalent in a combination of education and college internships.
- Ability to think and manage strategically, with an emphasis on analysis, planning, and achieving measurable results.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze research data and summarize into usable reports.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Knowledge of CMS, Meltwater, and Email marketing software is a plus.
- Proficient in the use of PowerPoint and presentation design/development.
- Proficient in database software. (i.e., Excel)
- Ability to travel.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public health officer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field
- Experience conducting disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, or community health assessments
- Proficiency with epidemiological data tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS
- Knowledge of federal and state public health regulations and reporting requirements
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential or state environmental health officer license
- Strong written communication skills for producing public health reports and policy briefs
Tips for Your Public Health Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Public health hiring panels look for measurable impact, not just job duties. Quantify the populations you served, programs you managed, or disease rates you influenced. Generic healthcare experience won't stand out without outcome-focused language tied to specific interventions.
List your relevant certifications prominently
Credentials like CPH, REHS, or state-issued environmental health officer licenses can be minimum requirements in many postings. Place them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers confirm eligibility before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public health officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by agency type before applying
Federal, state, county, and nonprofit public health employers each have different hiring timelines, clearance requirements, and program priorities. Identifying the agency type upfront lets you customize your cover letter to their specific mandate rather than submitting a generic application.
Prepare a scenario-based interview response bank
Public health officer interviews frequently use competency questions tied to outbreak response, stakeholder communication, and regulatory enforcement. Prepare three to five detailed scenarios in advance that demonstrate how you handled ambiguous or high-pressure fieldwork situations.
Negotiate start dates around credentialing timelines
Many public health officer positions require background checks, medical clearances, or state licensure verification before your first day. When you receive an offer, ask about the onboarding timeline so you can confirm whether your credentials will be fully processed in time.
Public Health Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public health officers?
The companies hiring the most public health officers right now include Miami Dade County, Oregon Tech, and Somnio CPAs, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. County and state health departments consistently account for a large portion of active postings nationwide.
How many public health officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of public health officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in policy analysis, health informatics, epidemiological research, and program management roles. Field-based positions in environmental health enforcement or community outreach almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a public health officer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in public health, biology, or a related science, then pursue a master's in public health to qualify for most mid-level and senior roles. Gain field experience through internships or AmeriCorps placements with local health departments. Depending on your specialty, pursue state licensure or the Certified in Public Health credential to meet minimum requirements for government postings.
Can you get hired as a public health officer with little experience?
Entry-level public health officer roles do exist, particularly at county health departments and federally qualified health centers, and they often accept candidates who have completed relevant internships, service programs, or graduate practicum hours in lieu of paid experience. Focusing your application on transferable skills like data collection, community outreach, and report writing, and tailoring your cover letter to the agency's specific programs, improves your chances at the entry level.
What does the public health officer interview process look like?
Most public health officer interviews involve a structured panel format with representatives from program management, epidemiology, and human resources. Expect competency-based questions on outbreak response, regulatory enforcement, and interdepartmental coordination. Some agencies add a written exercise or case study requiring you to draft a public health response plan or analyze a dataset before a second-round interview.
Where can I find and apply to public health officer jobs?
You can find and apply to public health officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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