Health Education & Outreach Specialist

Description Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Texans through medical care, support services, and advocacy. Our vision is a healthy community. HSNT is seeking an energetic, mission‑minded Health Education and Community Outreach Specialist. This role will serve as a “boots on the ground” representative of HSNT in the community and as a liaison between the Marketing and Communication department and clinical teams, maintaining a regular presence in HSNT’s health centers. Responsibilities Create an outreach strategy and plan that includes regular communication with community stakeholders such as school nurses, social workers, community organizations, local universities, healthcare professionals, and other partners. Partner with HSNT’s Marketing & Communication Specialist to develop patient communication, including targeted outreach to established patients to improve quality measures, health education materials, health center signage, and information about HSNT’s service lines. Support key service initiatives such as Ending the HIV Epidemic, Patient‑Centered Medical Home Diabetic Cohort, Midwives at HSNT, and Pediatric Expansion through outreach, education, and content creation. Identify and support outreach activities such as health fairs and community events that connect patients to care and keep HSNT top of mind in the communities we serve. Participate in the planning and execution of stakeholder events. Engage HSNT employees, identifying stories to share with all stakeholder groups, strengthening the relationship between MarCom and the HSNT team. Build HSNT’s stakeholder audience through the collection of meaningful content. Assist in achieving and reporting out MarCom KPI’s. Maintain a growth mindset, seeking training opportunities that strengthen skills needed for the role. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communication. Regular in‑person attendance is required as an essential function for this position. Work efficiently under stressful conditions and in timely manner. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health education, communication, or a related field. Minimum of 3–5 years of community outreach, marketing, or communication experience. Proficiency with software applications including MS Office and Canva. Strong social and presentation skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to write clear and concise communications for print and online. Knowledge of marketing and communication principles, guidelines, and best practices. Strong independent work ethic, self‑motivation, goal orientation, and initiative. Ability to organize and prioritize, adapt quickly, and multi‑task in changing environments. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are a plus. Effective communication with all levels of the organization. Collaboration and teamwork; ability to work under pressure. Maintain confidentiality. Respect and relate to individuals from a variety of racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds, including various sexual orientations. Must be able to work in‑person onsite and out in the field at HSNT health centers, travel within the communities HSNT serves, and operate a vehicle safely during work hours. HSNT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Services of North Texas Inc