Tobacco Education Specialist presso Missoula County, MT

About the Department

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!   As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay rate for this position is $26.49 per hour.
 
The Health Department is seeking a TOBACCO EDUCATION SPECIALIST to join their team. This position works as a lead member of a health promotion team to improve community health. 

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. 

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Position Duties

Plans, executes, evaluates and has primary responsibility for at least one major community health promotion program as assigned. Monitors budget, annual work plans, and writes quarterly reports for this program.  Seeks program funding through grants and other fundraising opportunities. Performs community health needs assessments, including program evaluations. Performs program coordination for designated program area. Develops and maintains community coalition groups.   Recruits support from community organizations, resource people and potential participants for support and assistance in community health planning and program development. Acts as a facilitator with a variety of groups to accomplish community health related objectives.  Provides training for support personnel as required. Performs literature reviews related to community health.   Gathers and compiles a variety of educational materials and information. Develops a logical scope and sequence plan for possible health education programs. Organizes, implements and assures effectiveness of community processes. Plans and facilitates meetings. Develops and delivers public presentations Attends public health functions and state meetings and may represent the department or geo-political divisions. Directly represents Division with news media interviews and at a variety of community functions. Develops and uses printed materials effectively. May coordinate satellite broadcasts for meetings and educational forums. May perform general program administrative activities including report writing, bookkeeping and data collection. Performs related duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited to this position include social work, health sciences, or educational fields. 
• Requires three years of experience in developing and delivering community health education programs or community health promotion related work.  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases, and a TB test.  

Other Qualifications

Works primarily in an office type setting.  Requires some evening and weekend work; requires the ability to travel to frequent in-town and occasional out-of-town events; requires occasional lifting, up to 25# (ex: audio visual equipment, written materials.)

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! 
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.  
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.