is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in public speaking is preferred.
• Experience successfully utilizing tools such as Microsoft
PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and
knowledgeable. Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements None Shift 20 hours a week, times will vary
-Please include your weekly availability. Job Summary Note: This position will primarily serve Pike, Martin,
Johnson, Floyd, and Lawrence counties. Candidates living
in or near one of these counties are preferred.
Position Objective: To serve as a community liaison and
provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families,
and community members across Eastern Kentucky.
Position Description: Supervised by the #iCANendthetrend
Program Coordinator, the Pallottine Community Health Educator
works in schools and communities to establish community
partnerships and facilitate tobacco use prevention services
based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include:
1. Prevention Education
2. Information Dissemination
3. Youth Empowerment
4. Professional Development
5. Community Involvement
Position Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic
organizations, and other youth and community organizations to
provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use,
including e-cigarettes.
• Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide
information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including
e-cigarettes.
• Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for
parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school
and community sites when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to
meet program objectives.
NOTE: No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public
health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive
training.
NOTE: The position may be used to fulfill internship
requirements or practicum hours if needed. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Excellent verbal and written skills; intermediate skills in Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Outlook; skills in editing
documents; interpersonal skills Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience • Pre-employment criminal background check, employment
background check, as required by school districts.
• Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1
month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program
delivery. This will be provided through the position. Deadline to Apply 05/01/2025 Our University Community
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.