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Mercy Housing, Inc.

Community Health Promoter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Community Health Promoter will play a lead role in educating community members on health promotion and disease prevention activities. Develop and coordinate projects that directly respond to ...

Mercy Housing, Inc.

Community Health Promoter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Community Health Promoter will play a lead role in educating community members on health promotion and disease prevention activities. Develop and coordinate projects that directly respond to ...

Mission Action

Health Promoter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$23.50/hr

Please consider joining our team to serve the communities. Mission Action nurtures individual ... Health Promoter Program: Casa Colibri Reports to: Sr. Program Manager Compensation: $23.50 per hour.

COPAL

Health Promoter

Rochester, MN · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Who We Are COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization ... Job Summary COPAL is hiring a Health Promoter to provide education, support, and resources to ...

COPAL

Health Promoter

Rochester, MN · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Who We Are COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization ... Job Summary COPAL is hiring a Health Promoter to provide education, support, and resources to ...

The Good Seed

Mental Health Promoter

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $26.25/hr

About the Job The Mental Health Promoter - Street Outreach & Community Engagement serves as a vital bridge between underserved populations and mental health resources. Working primarily in non ...

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How much do community health promoter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for community health promoter in the United States is $73,860.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community health promoter?

Community Health Promoters are individuals who work within communities to improve health outcomes by providing education, resources, and support. They help bridge the gap between healthcare systems and local populations, often focusing on preventive care, health education, and connecting people to necessary services. Community Health Promoters may work on issues such as nutrition, disease prevention, maternal and child health, and chronic disease management. They usually collaborate with healthcare professionals, local organizations, and residents to address public health concerns and promote healthier lifestyles.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a community health promoter?

To thrive as a Community Health Promoter, you need a background in public health, health education, or social work, often with a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with health assessment tools, data collection systems, and outreach technologies is commonly required. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and relationship-building skills help you connect with diverse populations and foster trust. These abilities are crucial for effectively promoting healthy behaviors, addressing health disparities, and improving community well-being.

What challenges do community health promoters face when engaging with diverse populations?

Community Health Promoters often encounter challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and varying levels of health literacy when working with diverse populations. Successfully overcoming these obstacles typically requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to adapt health messaging to meet the unique needs of each community. Building trust and rapport is essential, and Promoters frequently collaborate with local leaders and organizations to ensure effective outreach and program implementation.

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Infographic showing various Community Health Promoter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,860 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Community Health Promoter

Mercy Housing, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago

Mercy Housing rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 205 rated real estate companies

Job description

At Mercy Housing, we're redefining affordable housing by creating stable communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As the nation's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider, we build, preserve, and manage service-enriched housing across the country.
The Community Health Promoter will play a lead role in educating community members on health promotion and disease prevention activities. Develop and coordinate projects that directly respond to community needs and priorities. Conduct community outreach and work closely with residents, community shareholders and Community Health Promoter Lead (CHP) to identify and address health barriers and disparities.
This is an on-site position. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply.
Pay: $20-22/hour, dependent on experience. This is a part-time role, approximately 11 hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assist with the implementation and integration of the health and wellness initiatives outreach project to champion effective healthcare for vulnerable and disadvantaged low-income individuals.
  • Coordinate and conduct health education and promotion activities with community groups of all ages; target outreach to groups and individuals who are experiencing language and cultural barriers to healthcare services.
  • Enter and record data accurately and timely into SIMS and other identified data recording tools. Report outcomes of regularly scheduled on-site programs and service.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of available community resources and partners. Establish and maintain working partnerships with relevant organizations and individuals, with an emphasis on providing on-site services to residents and multiple communities.
  • Works with other Resident Services and Housing Property Staff and Partnering Entities to conduct health education activities, promote and coordinate programs, share best practices, support cross-group collaboration and identify underserved individuals or groups.
  • Prioritize, organize, and accomplish work assignments. Take on responsibilities, be reliable and dependable, report to work on time and complete all scheduled hours. Facilitate and lead effective community meetings and activities.
  • Recruit, motivate, and coach community volunteers and leaders to support the activities and advocacy of the health and wellness initiatives grant.
  • Collect information and document incidents that could potentially need follow-up by property staff and/or residents involved.

Competencies
  • Educate and assist individuals and groups on how to use available community health care resources.
  • Focus on connecting health services with individual and community needs.
  • Facilitate health care, social service systems, key service providers and healthcare delivery systems become culturally relevant and responsive to the health and welfare needs of residents and surrounding communities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of experience in health care.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, Social Work, or Community Organizing.
  • Bilingual; Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Ukrainian, Russian, and/or Asian dialect).
  • Experience translating, interpreting, and documenting for individuals, groups, and health care/social service providers.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written to a diverse group of residents, staff, external contacts and across all lines of authority while maintaining compliance with privacy laws.
  • Works well with others in a team environment, respecting and valuing the perspectives and contribution of others.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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