Job Description

Job Duties

Horizon Public Health serving Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Grant counties are seeking applicants for a Full Time Health Educator. This health education role will support youth well-being and prevention efforts in Pope County through the Communities That Care (CTC) Grant funded by the Minnesota Department of Health. While substance use prevention is a key focus, this position uses a broader, data-driven approach to address the risk and protective factors that influence youth outcomes, including mental health and school engagement. This position will spend significant time in the Minnewaska Schools.

The successful candidate will plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the Communities That Care (CTC) grant, working with community partners to reduce youth substance use and promote positive youth development.

The initial review date for this position is Tuesday, May 26th, at 4:30 p.m. 2026; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit an application to Human Resources, Horizon Public Health, 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308 hrcontact@horizonph.org.

ADA accommodations available. HPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Education Required

Minimum qualifications include a Baccalaureate degree in public health, health education, community health or related field and one to three years of experience in health education or community health programs. A successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver's license and reliable, insured transportation. This is a Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position with Monday through Friday hours. Occasional non-traditional work hours required.

Minimum Experience Required

1 to 3 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$33.99 - $44.35 / Hourly

Postal Code

56334

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

HPED052026

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

Benefits include employer sponsored health and life Insurance, HSA/VEBA contribution, PTO, and PERA retirement as well as several employee voluntary benefits to include: 457 (b) retirement plans, long-term disability, vision insurance, dental, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital care and accident plan.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Casual work, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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