Health Education Coordinator

Health Education & Prevention Coordinator

Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition (NWGRCC)
504 Riverside Parkway, Ste 200
Rome, GA 30161
www.nwgacancer.org

Position Overview

The Health Education & Tobacco Prevention Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating evidence-based health education initiatives across Northwest Georgia’s 18-county region. This position prioritizes tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation programming while supporting broader health education initiatives aligned with NWGRCC’s strategic plan and evolving state and federal priorities. This role requires a highly adaptable health educator who can independently research, interpret, and translate emerging public health topics into effective community-based programming. The Coordinator will assist in program development, implementation, evaluation, policy education, and community partnership development across multiple health focus areas. This position reports to the President/CEO and works collaboratively with coalition partners, community stakeholders, schools, healthcare systems, and regional leaders.

Primary Responsibilities

Tobacco Prevention & Control

• Lead implementation of regional tobacco use and vaping prevention and cessation initiatives.
• Coordinate youth and community tobacco education programs, including vaping prevention.
• Promote and support referrals to the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line.
• Support clean indoor air and tobacco-free policy education and advocacy.
• Build and sustain partnerships to expand tobacco prevention outreach and policy initiatives.
• Assist communities in understanding and enforcing current tobacco-free policies.

Health Education & Program Development 

• Assist in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and activities across multiple health topics as priorities evolve.
• Research emerging public health issues and translate findings into actionable education strategies.
• Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health education programs and campaigns.
• Support development of new vaping education strategies and youth engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with coalition partners, schools, healthcare systems, community organizations, and local governments on health promotion initiatives.
• Participate in community events, health fairs, coalition meetings, and regional planning efforts.

Evaluation, Reporting & Grants

• Develop and administer evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate program statistics and documentation.
• Assist with required grant reports and data collection and submission.
• Assist in grant proposal writing, budget development, and research of background data.
• Utilize web-based reporting systems as required by funding agencies.

Community Engagement & Communication

• Provide oral and written communication regarding health education topics, policies, and coalition activities.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations to diverse audiences.
• Assist with public awareness campaigns using media outlets, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Represent NWGRCC on relevant committees, boards, and regional initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, or related field (required).
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 12–18 months of hire.
• At least two years of relevant health education, community outreach, or public health experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong foundation in health education theory and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to independently learn and synthesize new public health topics quickly.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and sustain strong community partnerships.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Requirements

• Travel throughout NWGRCC’s 18-county region is required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Passion for public health, prevention, and health equity.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $40,000+ commensurate with education and experience
Health and retirement benefits included.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Erin Hernandez
ehernandez@nwgacancer.org

Application open until position is filled.