Field Representative, Health Education (Provisional, Pending Civil Service Procedures)
Salary Range: $38,493 – $51,504
Or
Health Educator (Provisional, Pending Civil Service Procedures)
Salary Range: $48,392 – $62,768

Duties: Under direction, conducts the field and office work involved in carrying out specific projects in one or more health education programs; does related work as required. Plans, implements, and organizes public health programs and activities. Leads implements and evaluation of community-based prevention programs. Delivers health education and promotion interventions. Provides and discusses health information. Participates in the development of health education activities. Prepares written and digital materials on public health related issues. Participates in coalition meetings. 

Knowledge:        Knowledge of the principles and methods of public health. Knowledge of principles and practices of community outreach and engagement as well as health communication. Knowledge of social media and other digital communications methods. Knowledge of presentation techniques. Ability to work in collaboration with community partners and team members. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, marketing, and design.

Requirements:   Field Rep, Health Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Education, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.

Health Educator: In addition to the above, 2 years of experience in the associated field (Master’s Degree can be substituted for 1 year experience). Must possess a certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
                             
LICENSE:  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey

Hours: Thirty-five (35) per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. 
Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening including drug testing. 
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume:

Cumberland County Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete an application on-line and upload documents at:  https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs 

Open until filled.

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.