Health Education Specialist - Nutrition

California State University-Sacramento - Sacramento, CA

Hiring: Health Education Specialist - Nutrition Company: California State University-Sacramento Location: Sacramento, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:27:13 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : CV, Embedded Systems, Microsoft Office About the job Required Skills: •: Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation) •: The starting salary for this position is anticipated at $5,549 per month (Step 1). Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Science, or other related field or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field. Equivalent to two years of progressively responsible nutrition, health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. •Professional work experience developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating health education programs and activities •Knowledge of the principles of nutrition, dietary needs, and weight management •Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide nutritional information through workshops/presentations, social media, cooking demonstrations with an emphasis on those with low food security. •Demonstrated capacity to evaluate and develop nutrition programs, education materials, and resources. •Demonstrated knowledge of top college health issues, including sexuality/reproductive health, sexual/dating violence, nutrition and eating disorders, alcohol/tobacco/drug abuse, and mental health. •Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, and public health theories and models; evidence-informed health promotion programs; and environmental change strategies/socio-ecological model. •Demonstrated skills in developing and facilitating a variety of educational methods designed to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors, including presentations, workshops, training, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussion/facilitation. •Demonstrated commitment to diversity, health equity, and cultural competence and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. •Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including working effectively in a team environment and collaborating with a variety of partners and stakeholders. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!