WIC Public Health Educator (Public Health Educator 2) – Limited Duration (12 months)

Job number:  REQ-64313

This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position and is represented by a union.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon WIC Program  in Portland, OR is recruiting for a WIC Public Health Educator to assist the WIC Nutrition Education Coordinator to provide guidance, technical assistance, and review of the nutrition education component of the WIC program. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

What will you do?
As the WIC Public Health Educator, you will collaborate with other program staff to develop education and training standards, guidelines, and procedures.  You will provide leadership to develop health education-related program guidelines and processes and develop, review, and select educational materials to assure quality, professional materials that support the program mission and needs of the target audience. You will support the program’s efforts to promote and support wellness activities for both state and local agency staff. In addition, you will serve as a member of the state WIC Training Team and assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the state WIC Training Plan and training efforts and promote and support the development of culturally competent programs, services, and policies for the program. This position also works closely with the WIC Training coordinator and oversees development, implementation, and evaluation of the state training module component of local agency staff training. 

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled public health educator with WIC experience, apply today.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills

• Minimum requirements: a bachelor’s degree in health education, public health, education, community health or a public health related field AND three years of progressively responsible professional experience in health education, public health, education, or community health OR a master’s degree in health education, public health, education, community health or a public health related field and one year of health education, public health, education, community health experience.
• Master’s degree in health education, public health, or community health and experience working in the WIC program or similar public health program is preferred.
• Experience providing public health education to a variety of audiences.
• Experience developing training materials and curriculum based on adult learning theory.
• Experience in public health program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience in quality assurance and quality improvement methods, processes, and techniques.
• Experience working as a contributing member of a self-directed team, which includes the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to the team’s success.
• Experience in cooperative training facilitation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills necessary to relate to both internal and external customers from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, desktop publishing software applications and Articulate Storyline to develop online training.
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Contact Information

Cyndi Phipps-Roman  503-569-0066