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Eastcentral PA AHEC serves Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Schuylkill counties.

Key AHEC Program Contributions: 
1. Developing and supporting community-based interdisciplinary training of health professions students in underserved areas. 

2. Providing continuing education and other services to improve the quality of community-based care. 
 
3. Recruiting underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students into health professions through a broad range of programs. 

MEET OUR TEAM

JOB OPENINGS
 

Job Title:
Health Educator

Position Summary:
The Health Educator plays an essential role in developing and delivering health education programs, supporting workforce diversity, and promoting health career pathways. This position involves close collaboration with the Executive Director on special events and projects, engaging community partners, and fostering educational opportunities for high school and college students interested in health professions.


Key Responsibilities:
  • CHW Recruitment and Instruction: Recruit and instruct Community Health Worker (CHW) students, delivering curriculum content in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
  • Healthcare Career Promotion: Design and implement activities for students interested in health careers, focusing on guidance and resources that encourage professional pathways in health and assisting the Executive Director with organizing and hosting events.
  • Data Management: Maintain accurate program data in Salesforce, ensuring effective tracking and reporting for program evaluation.
  • Digital Marketing and PR: Create and manage social media posts for program events, monitor the LinkedIn account, and develop promotional materials such as flyers to increase program visibility and engagement.
  • Curriculum Development: Adapt curriculum to address new health career opportunities and meet the evolving needs of students.
  • Organizational Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Director and other team members to align educational efforts with organizational and community health goals.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
  • Experience in health education, community engagement, and event coordination.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with diversity recruitment and mentorship practices.
  • Skills in event planning and collaboration.
  • Strong digital skills, including website management, social media, and data tracking.

Full-time position.
Benefits: 403B, health reimbursement plan, company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability and PTO
Salary range $53,000- $57,000 based on experience


Please submit your resume and cover letter to Liz Schaffer at eschaffer@ecpennahec.org.