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Frederick County, VA

4-H Extension Educator

Winchester, VA · On-site

$49K - $56K/yr

... healthy living, workforce readiness, STEM, and agricultural literacy. What You'll Do: As a 4-H Extension Educator, you will: * Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs and ...

The OSU/A&M System

OK · On-site

$50K/yr

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the "front door" to the University ... Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences, public health, or similar health-related field is ...

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What is the difference between Health Extension vs Community Health Worker?

AspectHealth ExtensionCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsTypically requires a certificate or associate degree in health-related fieldsOften requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may need certification
Work EnvironmentCommunity clinics, health departments, outreach programsCommunity settings, homes, clinics, outreach events
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, non-profits, government programsHealthcare organizations, non-profits, government health initiatives

Health Extension workers and Community Health Workers both serve in community health settings, often sharing similar roles in outreach and education. However, Health Extension workers typically have more formal health-related training and certifications, working within public health programs, while Community Health Workers often have less formal education but focus on connecting communities with healthcare services. Both roles are vital in improving public health outcomes.

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Health Extension Regional Ofcr

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$5.9K - $8.4K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

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Job description

Health Extension Regional Ofcr
Requisition ID
req37151
Working Title
Health Extension Regional Ofcr
Position Grade
15
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, develops, plans, oversees, and implements strategies and initiatives of the Health Extension Regional Office (HERO) for a specific geographic region and/or ethnic population of the state. The applicant must reside in San Juan or McKinley County, New Mexico, and possess demonstrated experience working with communities and community-based organizations in San Juan and/or McKinley counties. Integrates the various missions of the UNM Health Sciences Center (HSC) in urban, rural, and underserved communities and promotes opportunities to enhance the efficiency and delivery of clinical, educational, and research services to specified populations. Collaborates closely with key community partners to improve health and advance health equity in New Mexico. Serves as a key representative between the UNM HSC and the communities of San Juan and McKinley counties, driving alignment between community priorities and University resources, programs, and services.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Social Drivers of Health needs
  • Experience working in higher education or health care or state
  • Experience working with the community

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2027
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/5/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position will be fully remote within the state of New Mexico
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume detailing your full work history.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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