Virtual Assistant 10 Hours Per Week Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary Enthusiastic and dependable student pursuing a public health internship to build foundational skills as an intern in community health, education, and program support. Eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful health initiatives. This position will work closely with the Public Health Director and Public Health Education/Planner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with Director, Public Health staff, individuals, families, community organizations and representatives, schools, other Public Health departments, Day Care Providers, Preschools, faith-based community, employers, college faculty and students, State departments of Health, County Commissioners, Public Health Advisory Committee, communities of focus, parent groups and vendors of supplies and equipment for use in health education services. Assist with planning and implementing health education and promotion programs for community groups, on request, according to agency goals and objectives. Support community coalitions and partnerships, in collaboration with the public health educator/planner, surrounding specific health issues, projects and programs identified through community health improvement plan and as requested by community partners.

Advocates for the health and safety of Brown County by promoting health wellness and equity by building strong partner relationships and advancing health equity through conversions, coordination, and coalitions. Collaborates with the public health director and education/planner for the Public Health Community Assessment process including developing, implementing, and evaluating the Public Health Improvement Plan in coordination with community and Public Health Staff. Assist with supporting media campaigns, news releases and other media presentations to promote timely health information to the public.

Collaborate with community partners for Public Health participation in health fairs, presentations and programs, and coordinate the presentation, activities and messages to be conveyed. In consultation with the Director, assist with preparing grant proposals for funding health promotion activities, as needed. Assist with managing Public Health social media outlets.

Active participation in action teams centered around mental and chemical health, food environment, safe routes to school, and worksite wellness. Coordinate with SHIP staff on SHIP related work. Assist with the design of effective health fair and other health promotion displays and campaigns.

Research data and other health education information for individuals and groups. Assist with implementing strategies including one on one counseling, classes, presentations and group discussions, in a variety of sites throughout the County including schools, civic groups, work sites, churches, and community. All County Jobs Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Regular attendance is required. Attends meetings and training, as needed. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Must pass a background check and pre-hire conditions. Skills and experience communicating and working with diverse audiences, with youth, adults, and elderly. Knowledge of community resources and systems.

Community organization/coalition building skills and experience. Ability to plan and organize work for self and others, work independently. Written and verbal communication skills, translating complex information into understandable messages.

Ability to assist with effective teaching methods with individuals, families, groups, and staff. Availability to assist with presenting evening and weekend programs as needed. Community Health Assessment and data analysis.

Development of goals, strategies, actions and evaluation criteria. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of public health principles, health promotion, and disease prevention Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities Basic understanding of health equity and social determinants of health Organizational and time-management skills Experience with data collection, entry, and basic analysis (Excel, Google Sheets, or SPSS if applicable) Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills Dependable and responsible with a positive attitude Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills Ability to follow instructions and work independently or in a team