Community Health Educator
Community Health Educator
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Join our dynamic team as a Community Health Educator working with the Heart Health and Wellness Council to drive engaging prevention programs in our communities. In this impactful role youll collaborate with a passionate team to deliver innovative heart health and wellness programming to diverse audiences including firefighters seniors and community members. Youll help promote heart-healthy nutrition exercise and stress reduction through modern accessible approaches both in-person and through digital platforms.
This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our community wellness initiatives contribute creative ideas to our growing programs and make a real difference in peoples lives while building your professional portfolio.
Job Summary
Lead and facilitate our popular Walk and Talk Health community events where youll engage with community members answering wellness questions while promoting active lifestylesCreate and present engaging visually appealing health education content for various audiences with opportunities to leverage social media to expand our reach
Develop and share healthy nutrition guidance through interactive demonstrations and digital content
Present exercise and nutrition education to seniors through our innovative Jumpstart Your Health initiative
Provide specialized wellness education to firefighters within our hospital catchment area
Support and contribute to local community Health Fairs with interactive demonstrations and educational materials
Help develop and implement new program ideas that align with current health trends and community needs
Lead high-energy group exercise classes as well as mindful movement sessions like stretching and yoga
Facilitate evidence-based relaxation techniques and stress-reduction exercises
Perform fitness evaluations and create personalized workout plans for participants
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Health Education Health Promotion Nutrition Nursing Exercise Science or Physiology required.
Certified Health Education Specialist certification (CHES) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification required.
Experience
Two years of experience in health education with a focus on topics such as nutrition exercise heart health stress management or wellness coaching
Background or familiarity with:
Personal training and/or group exercise instruction
Motivational interviewing and coaching techniques
Behavior change models and their practical application
Social media content creation and community engagement
Experience working in diverse community settings and with varied demographic groups
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic evolving environment across multiple locations
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of current disease prevention strategies and wellness approaches
Digital fluency including experience with social media platforms basic content creation and presentation tools
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex health information into accessible language
Multilingual abilities highly preferred (please specify languages in your application)
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in previous roles or projects
Ability to connect with diverse audiences and adapt communication style accordingly
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals
Adaptable and comfortable with program evolution and shifting priorities
Proactive approach to continuously improving services and work processes
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$52000.00 - $74401.60/AnnualGrade
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Employment Type
Part-Time
