Public Health Program Director

Public Health Program Director

Location: Hybrid | Nashville, Tennessee

Pay Rate: $ 25 To $ 30 per hour

Contract: 10/12/2026 06/30/2027

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM CST

Experience: Minimum 5 years of public health, education, health education, or related experience required

About the Role

We are seeking a Public Health Program Director for a hybrid contract opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. This role will support the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program by planning and implementing evidence-based strategies focused on tobacco prevention among youth and young adults. The position will work closely with program staff, evaluation teams, schools, internal departments, and external stakeholders to support health education, training, outreach, and program goals.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement evidence-based tobacco prevention programs and youth engagement initiatives

Support schools with tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives

Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, materials, and educational resources

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Participate in meetings, professional development opportunities, conferences, and program-related activities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In Health Education, Biology, Or Related Field Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in public health, education, health education, or a related field required

Experience with tobacco prevention, youth health programs, community health, or health education preferred

Must be able to work remotely, prioritize tasks, and attend in-person onboarding and quarterly meetings as required

Tennessee residency required before start date

This Public Health Program Director opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with public health, tobacco prevention, health education, youth engagement, and program implementation experience.