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Community Health Educator

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Serves as a mentor, educator, and advocate for personal health and wellness. Responsibilities ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

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Community Health Educator

Longmont, CO · On-site +1

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Serves as a mentor, educator, and advocate for personal health and wellness. Responsibilities ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

UCHealth

Community Health Educator

Longmont, CO · On-site

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Serves as a mentor, educator, and advocate for personal health and wellness. Responsibilities ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

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How much do volunteer health educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer health educator in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a volunteer health educator?

Volunteer Health Educators are individuals who donate their time and expertise to promote health awareness, provide education on healthy behaviors, and support community wellness initiatives. They often work with organizations, schools, or local health departments to deliver information about topics such as nutrition, disease prevention, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices. These volunteers may lead workshops, distribute educational materials, and work directly with individuals or groups to foster healthier communities. Their efforts help bridge gaps in health education, especially in underserved populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a volunteer health educator?

To thrive as a Volunteer Health Educator, you need a solid understanding of health topics, basic teaching skills, and often a background in public health, education, or a related field. Familiarity with presentation tools, educational materials, and sometimes certification in health education (such as CHES) is advantageous. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to engage diverse audiences are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure that health information is delivered accurately and effectively to promote community well-being and positive behavioral change.

What are some common challenges faced by volunteer health educators when engaging with diverse communities?

Volunteer Health Educators often work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and varying levels of health literacy. Building trust and delivering information in an accessible way is essential, and educators must be adaptable and sensitive to the unique needs of each community. Ongoing training and collaboration with local organizations can help overcome these challenges and ensure effective communication.

What is the difference between Volunteer Health Educator vs Community Health Worker?

AspectVolunteer Health EducatorCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsOften no formal certification, but health education training preferredTypically requires certification or training in health education or community outreach
Work EnvironmentCommunity events, clinics, schools, non-profit organizationsCommunity clinics, public health agencies, hospitals
Employer & IndustryNon-profits, health organizations, government programsPublic health departments, healthcare providers, NGOs
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Volunteer Health Educators and Community Health Workers both focus on health promotion within communities. While Volunteer Health Educators often operate on a volunteer basis with less formal credentials, Community Health Workers usually have specific training or certification and may be paid employees. Both roles work in similar environments and aim to improve public health outcomes, making them closely related but distinct in terms of formal requirements and employment status.

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Community Health Educator

UCHealth

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$27.61 - $41.41/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

UCHealth (Colorado) rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 453 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

269th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: SRSS Healthy Hearts and Minds
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
  • Serves as a mentor, educator, and advocate for personal health and wellness.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform cardiovascular health and hands-only CPR education in 5th, 7th and high school classrooms or with families.
  • May perform heart health biometric screening including lipids and glucose via fingerstick, blood pressure, height, and weight depending on skills.
  • Collaborates on the development and implementation of health and wellness activities that promote personal wellness.
  • Delivers general and specialized group educational opportunities on Health topics, including weight and stress management, risk prevention and reduction, and living with specific health conditions.
  • Provides assessment and coaching to individuals to help them develop and achieve Health goals, including personal empowerment, lifestyle changes, and behavior modification.
  • Evaluates and reports on the success of wellness programs based on participant satisfaction and Health outcomes. Provides guidance on wellness initiatives based on knowledge of industry trends, developments, and best practices.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider or Heartsaver CPR AED certification.
    • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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