Description

Job Title:              Health Educator and Outreach Manager

Status: Full-time - Reports to: Executive Director

Be the bridge between knowledge and care—help families manage epilepsy through education, outreach, and support.

Position Summary

The Health Educator and Outreach Manager is a key contributor to the agency’s mission, working directly with individuals and families affected by epilepsy while also representing the organization in the community. The position provides one-on-one health education, facilitates client support groups, and delivers public presentations on epilepsy prevention, management, seizure recognition, and seizure first-aid.

This role also ensures that all education and outreach activities meet program requirements and funder expectations. The Health Educator and Outreach Manager brings professional maturity, evidence-based knowledge of chronic disease self-management, and business acumen to ensure services are compassionate, effective, and accountable. Success in this role requires the ability to balance empathy with professionalism, collaborate in a small team environment, and pitch in to support colleagues when needed.

Visit www.eabb.org for more information about who we are and what we do.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized health education to clients and families on epilepsy self-management strategies.
• Facilitate monthly in-person support groups in Tallahassee, Panama City, and other North Florida locations.
• Apply trauma-informed practices to create a supportive and respectful group environment.
• Plan, schedule, and deliver community presentations on epilepsy, seizure recognition, and seizure first aid in schools, workplaces, and other public settings.
• Ensure all educational content reflects current research, best practices, and recognized standards in epilepsy and chronic disease self-management.
• Represent the agency at health fairs, community events, and professional meetings.
• Track and document all outreach and education activities to ensure compliance with program deliverables and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with Care Managers, the Administrative & Data Manager, and the Executive Director to align education and outreach with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) preferred; willingness to pursue certification encouraged.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in health education, community outreach, or public health programming; experience in neurology, chronic disease, or disability-focused services strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based chronic disease self-management approaches.
• Professional or lived experience with epilepsy, neurological conditions, or trauma preferred.
• Demonstrated business acumen, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in both individualized client education and group facilitation.
• Knowledge of data tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements for funders.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Ability to thrive in a small team environment where collaboration, flexibility, and mutual support are essential.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Flexible scheduling within a supportive, mission-driven organization.
• 12 days of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees (40 hours/week).
• More than 12 paid holidays annually.
• Based on-site in Tallahassee with regular travel to Panama City and periodic travel across the service region.
• Frequent interaction with clients, families, community partners, and the general public.
• Ability to transport program materials (up to 25 lbs.) and set up presentation equipment at off-site locations.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter in one PDF file. The cover letter is an important part of our review process, as it allows us to learn more about your interest in the role and to see how you present information in a professional format. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Application deadline: September 15, 2025
Anticipated start date: October 1, 2025