Public Health Educator - Safe Routes to School
Wake County, Raleigh, NC, United States
What You’ll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as a Public Health Educator with the Safe Routes to School Program. Help shape a healthier, safer future for Wake County students. SRTS empowers children and families to choose walking and biking as fun, active, and safe ways to get to school. Through smart planning, community partnerships, and evidence‑based strategies, SRTS boosts physical activity, reduces injuries, and builds lifelong healthy habits.
Housed within Wake County Public Health, the SRTS program plays a critical role in improving community health and preventing motor vehicle injuries involving child pedestrians and bicyclists. By leading thoughtful interventions and collaborating with schools and local partners, you’ll help create safer streets and more active communities.
As the Safe Routes to School Public Health Educator you will:
Assess and track Safe Routes to School activities across Wake County
Identify and collect data to prioritize schools and guide effective interventions
Evaluate programs by gathering continuous feedback and using it to drive improvement
Develop an annual work/action plan aligned with grant requirements
Research, select, and implement evidence‑based interventions that encourage walking and biking, prevent injuries, and promote physical activity
Support schools and community partners through hands‑on implementation of SRTS strategies
Identify opportunities for policy, systems, and environmental changes to strengthen walking and biking initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with school district leaders, individual schools, municipal partners, and community organizations
Lead collaboration efforts among partners to support impactful, sustainable programming
Manage funding applications, grant reporting, and action‑plan development
Track and manage the program budget, including timely invoice submissionParticipate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Note: This position requires regular travel throughout Wake County. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and may be required to lift and transport program materials or equipment during outreach activities.
About Our Team
At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.
Required: The Basics (Education and Experience)
Bachelor’s degree
Two years of job‑related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience working with school systems, PTAs, and municipal planners around transportation safety
How We’ll Know You’re The One
Ability to present technical information in a non‑technical manner
Ability to collect data and develop reports
Reliability in ensuring responsibilities are completed in a timely manner
Ability to accomplish work objectives and prioritize responsibilities efficiently
Ability to present information to individuals and groups
Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure understanding of information and message
Active listening and appropriate response to others
Rapport building with community and school leaders
Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with staff and encouragement of teamwork
About This Position
Location: Public Health Building, Raleigh, NC 27610 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:30‑5:15; weekends and evenings for events (weekday schedule may adjust)
Salary Range: $26.54 – $34.07 (Hiring Range) | $26.54 – $41.59 (Market Range)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations is expected. Employees may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during, and after the emergency. Employees may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
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Join #TeamWake as a Public Health Educator with the Safe Routes to School Program. Help shape a healthier, safer future for Wake County students. SRTS empowers children and families to choose walking and biking as fun, active, and safe ways to get to school. Through smart planning, community partnerships, and evidence‑based strategies, SRTS boosts physical activity, reduces injuries, and builds lifelong healthy habits.
Housed within Wake County Public Health, the SRTS program plays a critical role in improving community health and preventing motor vehicle injuries involving child pedestrians and bicyclists. By leading thoughtful interventions and collaborating with schools and local partners, you’ll help create safer streets and more active communities.
As the Safe Routes to School Public Health Educator you will:
Assess and track Safe Routes to School activities across Wake County
Identify and collect data to prioritize schools and guide effective interventions
Evaluate programs by gathering continuous feedback and using it to drive improvement
Develop an annual work/action plan aligned with grant requirements
Research, select, and implement evidence‑based interventions that encourage walking and biking, prevent injuries, and promote physical activity
Support schools and community partners through hands‑on implementation of SRTS strategies
Identify opportunities for policy, systems, and environmental changes to strengthen walking and biking initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with school district leaders, individual schools, municipal partners, and community organizations
Lead collaboration efforts among partners to support impactful, sustainable programming
Manage funding applications, grant reporting, and action‑plan development
Track and manage the program budget, including timely invoice submissionParticipate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Note: This position requires regular travel throughout Wake County. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and may be required to lift and transport program materials or equipment during outreach activities.
About Our Team
At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.
Required: The Basics (Education and Experience)
Bachelor’s degree
Two years of job‑related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Experience working with school systems, PTAs, and municipal planners around transportation safety
How We’ll Know You’re The One
Ability to present technical information in a non‑technical manner
Ability to collect data and develop reports
Reliability in ensuring responsibilities are completed in a timely manner
Ability to accomplish work objectives and prioritize responsibilities efficiently
Ability to present information to individuals and groups
Clear and concise verbal and written communication to ensure understanding of information and message
Active listening and appropriate response to others
Rapport building with community and school leaders
Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with staff and encouragement of teamwork
About This Position
Location: Public Health Building, Raleigh, NC 27610 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:30‑5:15; weekends and evenings for events (weekday schedule may adjust)
Salary Range: $26.54 – $34.07 (Hiring Range) | $26.54 – $41.59 (Market Range)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations is expected. Employees may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during, and after the emergency. Employees may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
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