How to hire a public health educator

How to hire a public health educator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step public health educator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a public health educator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new public health educator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your public health educator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a public health educator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A public health educator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, public health educators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents public health educator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Public Health Educator	Description	Hourly rate
   Public Health Educator	Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities... Show more	$12-25
   Health Coach	A Health Coach is a professional health educator who provides lifestyle and behavior guidance. They work with clients to help them feel their best through food and lifestyle changes.	$12-26
   Health Promoter	A health promoter has a myriad of responsibilities. They may be expected to promote medical services, information on topics like maternal health and hygiene, or information on malnutrition, malaria, HIV/AIDS, or other common but worrisome diseases... Show more	$12-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Health Promotion
   • Public Health Education
   • Disease Prevention
   • Health Education Programs
   • Community Outreach
   • Chronic Disease
   • Social Work
   • Community Health Assessment
   • Program Planning
   • Community Health Education
   • Analyze Data
   • Substance Abuse
   • School Health
   • Technical Assistance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Engage with members' telephonically, using motivational interviewing techniques to assist members' in achieving their health goals.
   • Design new survey tool using qualitative and quantitative methods to monitor and evaluate quality of immunization programs at county health departments.
   • Direct communication with the public on a variety of health issues relating to STDs and HIV
   • Communicate with individuals, couples and groups regarding STDs and HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment.
   • Design marketing Powerpoint presentations within company target market guidelines.
   • Use twitter, eCards, Listservs, Facebook, RSS feeds, and podcast to promote health campaigns.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your public health educator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A public health educator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, public health educators' average salary in florida is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level public health educators earn 50% less than senior-level public health educators.
   • Certifications. A public health educator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a public health educator's salary.

   Average public health educator salary

   $38,330yearly

   $18.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level public health educator salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average public health educator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$55,610	$27
   2	Connecticut	$48,765	$23
   3	Oregon	$47,525	$23
   4	Maryland	$45,434	$22
   5	Hawaii	$45,093	$22
   6	Virginia	$44,194	$21
   7	Minnesota	$43,530	$21
   8	New York	$42,628	$20
   9	Pennsylvania	$41,572	$20
   10	Massachusetts	$40,653	$20
   11	Kansas	$40,417	$19
   12	Ohio	$40,326	$19
   13	Michigan	$36,624	$18
   14	Texas	$36,561	$18
   15	Arizona	$35,745	$17
   16	North Carolina	$35,045	$17
   17	Arkansas	$34,177	$16
   18	Tennessee	$32,569	$16
   19	Puerto Rico	$32,113	$15

   Average public health educator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	State University of New York College at Cortland	$54,791	$26.34
   2	Merrimack College	$51,651	$24.83
   3	Salem State University	$49,971	$24.02
   4	KPG	$48,737	$23.43
   5	Deschutes County	$46,809	$22.50
   6	Parkland Hospital	$46,632	$22.42	8
   7	New York State Restaurant Association	$46,121	$22.17
   8	Oakland County, Michigan Government	$45,703	$21.97	6
   9	SUNY Brockport	$43,869	$21.09
   10	Parkland College	$42,953	$20.65	5
   11	Forsyth County	$42,148	$20.26	2
   12	City of Austin	$41,303	$19.86	1
   13	Anderson County	$40,532	$19.49
   14	Public Consulting Group	$39,054	$18.78
   15	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	$38,906	$18.70	5
   16	City of Houston	$38,672	$18.59	1
   17	ManTech	$37,662	$18.11
   18	City of Cincinnati	$37,483	$18.02
   19	Nyc Parks	$36,504	$17.55
   20	CDC Foundation	$36,443	$17.52	7

4. Writing a public health educator job description

   A public health educator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a public health educator job description:

   Public health educator job description example

   Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) strives to achieve local economic growth by supporting businesses & industry, fostering employment opportunities, improving housing, and cultivating amenities that improve quality of life and encourage population growth. EcoDevo is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and this designation has allowed the organization to pursue grant funding, leverage resources, and invest in our communities. VISTA members will assist in research, planning and coalition building efforts that address public health, support workforce development, encourage business development, expand cultural amenities, and improve local infrastructure. Affordable housing is available for $250/month; this is a private room in a house or apartment that is fully furnished shared by other VISTAs or interns. St. John has a new grocery store, a coworking space, and a lovely town square among other things. Additionally, Stafford County boasts a movie theater, roller skating rink, a dozen restaurants, workout facilities, outdoor pools, an indoor pool, community festivals, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, and more. Pratt and Great Bend are each about a 30-minute drive, Hutchinson is a 60-minute drive, and Wichita is a 90-minute drive. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
   
   Member Duties : (1) Protect and improve the health of people and their communities throughout the county; (2) Research public health needs around access of care, affordable housing, and early childhood development including childcare; (3) Design, implement, and assist with public health related projects and programs based off research and other initiatives; (4) Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant writing; (5) Cultivate community collaboration; (6) Develop a marketing and outreach plan that engages residents and health professionals; (7) Assist with activities that support public health.
   
   Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
   Terms :
   
   Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
   
   Service Areas :
   
   Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Hunger , Children/Youth , Health , Elder Care , Community and Economic Development , Public Safety .
   
   Skills :
   
   Writing/Editing , Public Health , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Teaching/Tutoring , Medicine , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Team Work , Recruitment , Education , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Public Speaking , Communications , Leadership .

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5. Post your job

   To find public health educators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any public health educators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level public health educators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your public health educator job on Zippia to find and recruit public health educator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with public health educator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new public health educator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the public health educator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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