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What You’ll Be Doing Wake County Public Health is seeking a Community Public Health Educator to join #TeamWake! This role is a unique opportunity to shape public health messaging, build trust in historically marginalized communities, and promote health literacy across Wake County. This is a time limited position As a Public Health Educator, you’ll be at the forefront of our broader health literacy efforts. You’ll collaborate with the Wake County Communications Office, community partners, and internal teams to craft culturally relevant, accessible, and timely public health communications. What you’ll be doing: Partner with business leaders, faith‑based organizations, and advocacy groups to tailor messages that resonate with diverse audiences—ensuring the right message reaches the right people in the right way. Develop compelling materials like talking points, presentations, social media posts, flyers, and web content that will drive community engagement. Support and work with the HealthLit4Wake team to lead initiatives that empower residents to make informed health decisions. Design strategies to involve youth in health literacy efforts and connect them with training opportunities that build future public health leaders. Coordinate and support events that increase access to medical knowledge and promote public understanding of vaccines and other mitigation measures. About Our Team At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor’s degree Two years of job‑related experience Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Public Health or related field At least three years of experience working in a health education, communications or marketing‑related position Experience in proactively developing community outreach plans and executing them successfully A strong understanding of common social media platforms and how to use them to reach the right people with the right message at the right time Experience working collaboratively with creatives on design, video or web projects Knowledge of marketing principles and how to apply them to generate the highest possible return on investment; experience developing and executing paid marketing strategies is a plus How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’? Must have strong writing skills that can vary effectively in tone and style, based on the audience and the platform. You must be able to turn complex, jargon‑filled information into plain language that is easily understood by the layman. Be organized and able to successfully manage multiple tasks at the same time. Be open, honest and have great integrity. You must be a “people person” who can work effectively in large groups, small teams or one on one, and motivate them all to achieve a common goal. Exude creativity and know how to brainstorm new ideas. You must have the initiative needed to lead a project or campaign from start to finish with minimal oversight, while understanding when to ask questions or seek approval. Be a strategic thinker – someone who can see the big picture and the small details at the same time and understand how the pieces fit together. Be committed to providing superior customer service, innovation, efficiency and effectiveness. About This Position Location: HSC Sunnybrook, Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8:30 am‑5:15 pm Hiring Range: 26.54‑34.07 Market Range: 26.54‑41.59 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/21/2025 Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wake County

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