Tobacco Program Specialist

JOB TITLE: Community Health Specialist – Tobacco Program

JOB POSTING CLOSES: 05/01/2026 at 5:00 PM MST

About our opportunity:

Northeast Colorado Health Department is seeking a Community Health Specialist working in Tobacco Prevention, who focuses on reducing tobacco use and exposure by engaging at-risk populations through education, outreach, and policy support. They deliver prevention and cessation presentations to at-risk youth, work with residents and property managers in multi-unit housing to address secondhand smoke exposure, and collaborate with local partners to support and implement tobacco-related policies that promote healthier environments.

This position's duties entail cold-call outreach within the community clinics and doctor offices, to promote our cessation offerings. A background in sales or marketing would be highly desired.

Full Time, Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR Health Promotions Manager | DEPARTMENT Client Health Services

LOCATION: Logan County Office (Sterling)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Community Health Specialist will be the leader for the tobacco use prevention program focusing on tobacco use and general health impact around tobacco, in the Client Health Services division at the Northeast Colorado Health Department. This roll will make an impact at NCHD and in the community through the following activities:

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Performs effective public speaking to groups of varied ages to develop and deliver informative and persuasive presentations about tobacco products.

· Participates in community events.

· Collaborates with state on data collection and other evaluation- related activities.

· Provide information to the community and schools about tobacco policy changes at state and federal levels.

· Building coalitions that drive local policy change.

Build community understandings of the importance of tobacco-related health problems.

Qualifications and Experience:

A successful Community Health Specialist will have the following traits and abilities:

· Knowledge of prevention programs, specifically related to public health practice. This may include experience with prevention program development, implementation, and evaluation.

· Experience and is comfortable with presenting and public speaking.

· Strong work ethic and passion for community health.

· Knowledge of principles and practices of coalition building and developing community partnerships.

· Dedicated to professional growth through training on best practices, evidence-based practices, policies, and procedures in assigned programs.

· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

· Demonstrating considerable knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation and following written and oral instructions.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to dependable transportation readily available for business use.

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Dental insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Vision insurance options at the beginning of the month after hire
• Voluntary benefit options available at the beginning of the month after hire
• PERA Retirement upon hire
• 401K participation
• PSLF Eligible employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Community Outreach or Sales experience

Language:

• Spanish/English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19