Community Health Services Mailbag: 31 December 2025

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The Mailbag, as it is commonly called, is a weekly bulletin of information submitted by and for local public health in Minnesota. The Mailbag provides a coordinated, non-duplicative source of information for local public health professionals, including announcements, events, tools, resources, and jobs. This free service is designed with the following audiences in mind: SCHSAC members, CHS administrators, public health directors, local public health staff, MDH staff, and friends of local public health in Minnesota. Submissions are due by 7:00 AM each Tuesday. Submit posts online: Community Health Services Mailbag.

Community Health Services Mailbag: 31 December 2025

General information

Scroll through the list of posts below or jump to general information to view details about each post. General information items remain in the Mailbag for two weeks.

NEW Take your advocacy skills to the next level: Apply to the Climate & Health Equity Leaders Fellowship
NEW Call for artists: creative action for clean drinking water — Chatfield, Minnesota
NEW Minnesota Newsletter: Sustained Investment in Public Health Builds a Strong Foundation
Alzheimer's Awareness Grant RFP
Connect families with one of the nation’s leading Child Tax Credits.
New video: Community Health Worker Impact in Local Public Health

On the calendar

Scroll through the list of trainings and events below, or jump to online events / in-person events to view details about each post. Calendar items are removed from the Mailbag once they’ve occurred or when registration is closed.

Online training and events:

NEW 1/12: Lessons on Over-the-Counter Contraception
1/13: Training on the Essentials of Adverse Childhood Experiences
1/13: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher
NEW 1/14: How to Simplify Managing Your Mental Health
1/15: SUMN.org: How the New Website Can Help Understand 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Data
NEW 1/20, 1/27, 1/29: Infant Safe Sleep Programs in Minnesota Virtual Listening Sessions
NEW 1/21: Webinar: Explore New Tools for Understanding Billable Community Health Worker Services
1/22: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher
1/26-4/6: School of Public Health Occupational/Environmental Health Seminar - Spring 2026
2/2-2/4: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course
NEW 2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher
NEW 2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture
NEW 3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

In-person trainings and events

NEW 2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
NEW 3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)
3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)
4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
NEW 4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)
4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)
5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)
5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)
NEW 5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Jobs and careers

These job posts are listed by region. Scroll through the list of jobs below, or jump to a region to view details about that region’s job posts. Jobs are removed from the Mailbag after their application deadline has passed, or after two weeks for jobs with no application deadline.

* Jobs that contain a star include the possibility to telework at least part time.

If you don't see your region below, the CHS Mailbag currently has no jobs to share in that location.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

NEW * Rural Health Transformation Program Administrator - State Program Administrator Principal, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/2)

Northeast Minnesota

NEW Registered Nurse- Community Health Services, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (closes 1/2)
NEW Public Health Nurse, St. Louis County (closes 1/7)
NEW * Public Health Supervisor, Cook County (no close date)

Southeast Minnesota

NEW * SHIP and Tobacco Program Coordinator, Prairie Island Indian Community (no close date)

Metro Area – Minnesota

* Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Health Assistant Division Director, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 12/31)
NEW * Environmental Health Community Liaison - Bilingual, Minneapolis Health Department (closes 1/4)
NEW * Public health program supervisor, St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (closes 1/5)
NEW * Healthy Aging: Senior Planning Fellow - Project Functional Manager, Minnesota Management and Budget (closes 1/8)
NEW * Senior Research Scientist - Research Scientist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/12)

General information

Take your advocacy skills to the next level: Apply to the Climate & Health Equity Leaders Fellowship

Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate is accepting applications from early-, mid-, and late-career public health professionals to join the 2026 Climate & Health Equity Leaders (CHEL) Fellowship. The CHEL Fellowship is a 5-month skill-building program (Jan. – Jun. 2026) for working or retired health professionals seeking to gain tangible experience in advocacy that promotes a healthy, equitable climate for all Minnesotans. By contributing just 4-6 hours per month, you'll receive monthly learning sessions, legislative advocacy opportunities, peer and community connections, and self-care resources to sustain advocacy throughout your career. You’ll also gain skills for individual and community action, legislative advocacy, systems change, and supporting community-led efforts related to environmental justice and health equity. As a CHEL Fellow, you'll join monthly online learning sessions facilitated by Dr. Jessica Fisher, DNP and HPHC's staff. Applications are accepted until Thursday, Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Central. Applicants across all regions of Minnesota are encouraged to apply. Visit the web link for full eligibility criteria and application info. Take your advocacy skills to the next level, Apply today!

Call for artists: creative action for clean drinking water — Chatfield, Minnesota

Calling all artists - we need your creativity to help Chatfield, Minnesota protect clean drinking water. The Source Water Protection Collaborative, facilitated by Environmental Initiative, invites applications for a 10-month artist residency focused on community engagement and drinking water protection in Chatfield, Minnesota. This residency seeks an artist or artist team skilled in using creative approaches to deepen community connection and inspire collective action on complex public issues. The selected artist(s) will collaborate with Chatfield residents, local leaders, and water professionals to co-design and implement a creative project that strengthens understanding, trust, and shared responsibility for local drinking water. We welcome applications from artists of all disciplines and career stages. Ideal applicants are curious, community-minded, and experienced in participatory or place-based work. Whether through visual art, performance, storytelling, or other mediums, the artist(s) will help surface new ways for people to connect with water, land, and one another. Details: Timeline: March–December 2026 (part-time, approx. 15–20 hours/week). Compensation: $45,000 stipend + $15,000 project budget. Location: Chatfield, Minnesota (with partial residency in community). Apply: Apply online by Jan. 12, 2026. For more information: Register for our January 6 open house at 1 p.m. or contact Britta Dornfeld at bdor...@en-in.org or 612-425-4939.

Minnesota Newsletter: Sustained Investment in Public Health Builds a Strong Foundation

Every few months, leaders from the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota (LPHA), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee SCHSAC share news about the work they're shepherding to transform Minnesota's public health system. This past month, outgoing LPHA chair Amy Westbrook (St. Louis County) shared her thoughts on public health in Minnesota, we connected a strong foundation to community-specific priorities, and local public health agencies shared examples of their work using the FPHR Grant. Read and subscribe at the link above!

Alzheimer's Awareness Grant RFP

Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Aging and Healthy Communities Unit is requesting applications for the Alzheimer's Awareness Grant. The purpose of this funding is to design and make publicly available materials that: Promote the benefits of early detection and the importance of discussing cognition with a health care provider. Outlines the benefits of cognitive testing, the early warning signs of cognitive impairment, and the difference between normal aging and dementia. Provides awareness of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Organizations who engage in ADRD work should apply. Up to four organizations will be awarded for a 15-month grant period up to $160,000, estimated $40,000 per grantee. The MDH Aging and Healthy Communities Unit will host a one-hour informational session on Dec. 11, 2025. While not required, applicants are encouraged to attend. Slides and questions from the session will be posted to the MDH website. Learn more about the grant, who should apply, download the application, and attend the information session at the link above.

Connect families with one of the nation’s leading Child Tax Credits.

Families across Minnesota may qualify for the Minnesota Child Tax Credit, up to $1,750 per qualifying child, with no limit on the number of children claimed. If someone qualifies for the credit, they must file a tax return. This is a refundable credit, meaning families can receive a refund even if they don’t owe any tax. We need your help to raise awareness about this important tax benefit. The Minnesota Department of Revenue has created ready-to-use promotional materials to help partners share accurate and relevant information. These multicultural resources include videos, flyers, newsletter blurbs, and social media posts. Please consider playing videos in waiting ooms, including flyers with intake forms, sharing flyers at information tables, featuring blurbs in newsletters, posting content on social media, and more. The most effective times to share these messages are the first two weeks of tax season, around Presidents' Day, and two weeks before the end of tax season. Together, we can help ensure families know about this important tax credit and file their taxes if they qualify. Thank you!

New video: Community Health Worker Impact in Local Public Health

Produced in partnership with Nicollet County Health and Human Services and Washington County Community Services and Public Health, a new video shows how community health workers make a difference through local public health departments. Watch how CHWs help agencies provide services that are community-centered, culturally responsive, and grounded in trust. MDH can help local public health administrators integrate CHWs into their agencies. Contact us to get started: Health....@state.mn.us.

On the calendar: Online events

1/12: Lessons on Over-the-Counter Contraception

Sponsored by: MDH, Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Ibis Reproductive Health

Are you someone working to increase access to health care? In Minnesota we now have access to over-the-counter (OTC) contraception! You’re invited to a free webinar informing educators, service providers, policy makers and advocates on what OTC contraception is and how this improves reproductive health access for communities across Minnesota. Join Victoria Nicols, Senior Project Director for Free the Pill at Ibis Reproductive Health, and your colleagues on the journey to expanding reproductive health access in our state. We'll be learning together virtually on Monday, January 12 at 11:00-11:45 AM. Questions about this event can be directed to SRHS...@state.mn.us.

Audience: All professionals interested in learning more about how over-the-counter contraception can significantly increase contraceptive access, and how they can support community members accessing it. Health providers, Community health workers, educators, social service providers, policy makers, and advocates are especially encouraged to attend.

1/13: Training on the Essentials of Adverse Childhood Experiences

1/13: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course meets OSHA requirements for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed a 24- or 40-hour training. Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

1/14: How to Simplify Managing Your Mental Health

Sponsored by: A collaboration of Minnesota health plans

LaCretia Larson, Director of First Call for Help of Itasca County will be discussing how prioritizing your mental health is essential because it affects every area of your life. Learning to manage your mental health can lead to better overall health and quality of life. Dealing with depression or anxiety can feel crippling at times, and it makes it feel like getting back to feeling well again isn’t possible. Managing your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated. The 1% rule is about doing one task a day to work in the right direction toward bettering your mental health and getting back to a healthier version of yourself. Another part of managing your mental health is learning to maintain it long-term. Making simple changes can lead to a significant impact on your life and the people around you.

Audience: Health care providers, mental health providers, nurses, public health, health educators, care coordinators, social workers, therapists, peer counselors, community health workers, and anyone who interacts with individuals with mental health needs.

1/15: SUMN.org: How the New Website Can Help Understand 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Data

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center

Join us for a webinar to explore the newly released 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) data using the recently updated SUMN.org data tools. We will cover functionalities of the new site, as well as how to access data specific to your organization’s needs for substance misuse and mental health prevention and promotion. Learn how to customize exportable graphs and tables of local, regional, and statewide data related to substance use, mental health, risk and protective factors, and adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).

Audience: Public health professionals, preventionists, school staff, coalition members.

1/20, 1/27, 1/29: Infant Safe Sleep Programs in Minnesota Virtual Listening Sessions

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host three virtual listening sessions to learn from hospitals/clinics, local public health agencies, and non-profit organizations about how they implement infant safe sleep programs in Minnesota. Through these listening sessions, MDH hopes to gather professionals working in these settings to learn about their experiences, successes and challenges related to the infant safe sleep programs in their organizations. When: Select one date: Jan. 20, 2026 | 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2026 | 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 29, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The sessions will be on Zoom - a link will be sent closer to the event date. Registration: Please select complete this RSVP link (https://forms.office.com/g/DgxpnVhLSp) by Jan. 16, 2026. For more information, please contact health.infa...@state.mn.us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, made this project possible through NU58DP007698. Views expressed by speakers, moderators, and in writing may not reflect the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services. Mentions of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations do not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The listening sessions will be facilitated by Courageous Change Collective.

Audience: Professionals who work in infant safe sleep programs and in the following settings in Minnesota: Hospitals/clinics, local public health agencies, non-profit organizations.

1/21: Webinar: Explore New Tools for Understanding Billable Community Health Worker Services

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; CHW Initiatives; Health Care Homes

Join the Minnesota Department of Health and CHW Solutions on January 21, 2026, from Noon -1pm, for a webinar about new tools to assist with developing, delivering, and billing for reimbursable CHW services in Minnesota. This webinar will provide an overview of the new Community Health Worker Billing Toolkit. We will explore how CHW employers can use the tools to deliver and understand billing guidelines for CHW services through Medicaid and Medicare for health education and Community Health Integration services. For more information: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/collaborative/webinars.html. To register: https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/ra957807c3f79f8e61bf009cb604460f6

Audience: Community Health Workers and CHW service providers (clinics, Tribal clinics, local public health, community-based organizations, hubs).

1/22: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Emergency Response Refresher – $275 8am - 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

Audience: This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed 24-hour Emergency Response Operations or 40-hour Emergency Response Technician. Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

1/26-4/6: School of Public Health Occupational/Environmental Health Seminar - Spring 2026

Sponsored by: UMN School of Public Health

Shake up your Spring Semester with something new. This is NOT your typical journal club or seminar. PUBH 6151 In this unique course, we will emphasize Socratic reasoning, addressing fallacies and critiquing the literature while advancing our reasoning and logical contemplations about complex occupational health challenges, including: » Health care worker burnout » Worker scarcity FACULTY Carolyn Porta, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN Professor, School of Nursing Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs Director, Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing, MCOHS. 7 online zoom sessions 1:15-2:15 pm : Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, March 2, March 23, March 30, April 6.

Audience: Anyone interested in exploring current challenging occupational health / environmental health issues alongside leading evidence and science. Critique the science/literature and apply it to the real world!

2/2-2/4: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Emergency Response Operations – $575 8am - 4pm This course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. Topics include: Relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are an emergency responder, safety professional, plant manager, building engineer, maintenance personnel, industrial hygienist, or consultant involved in emergency response.

2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Emergency Response Technician – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 40-hour Emergency Response Technician course includes the 24-hour operations level training, plus 16 additional hours of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release. Topics include: Implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, and decontamination of personnel and equipment. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Note: All participants in the 40-Hour Emergency Response Training are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

2/19: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

8-Hour Waste Site Worker Refresher – $275 8am to 4pm Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.

2/19-3/19: Creating a Plan: Crisis Communication for Public Health - Live Lecture

Sponsored by: Public Health Communications Collaborative

This live online cohort is designed to build on the on-demand content of the Creating a Plan: Crisis Communications for Public Health course and enhance your ability to prepare for emergencies, combat misinformation, and effectively structure a crisis team. We are delighted to have Dr. Jeni A. Stolow as our facilitator for this training. Over the course of three interactive sessions, you will gain practical skills and strategies to support your work and communities you serve. All sessions will be held on Zoom. If you are interested in joining this cohort and have reviewed (or are reviewing) the on-demand content for crisis communications plans, please complete the short application form online (it should take about 5 minutes to fill out).

Audience: This opportunity is open to individuals who have completed or are currently completing the on-demand course and have expressed interest in furthering their skills through interactive, real-time sessions. To ensure a rich and engaging experience, we are limiting participation to a cohort of up to 40 individuals.

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

24-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $575 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The 24-hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release. This course offers 24 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. The specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available.

Audience: Consider this series of courses if you are a hazardous waste site worker, site safety officer, driller, engineer, geologist, chemist, consultant, industrial hygienist, supervisor, site inspector, regulator, or anyone involved in hazardous waste cleanup at a site.

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

40-Hour Waste Site Worker Training – $1,000 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday The course includes the operations level (24 hr) training plus 16 hours of additional training, including instructional activities, lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, and small group exercises. This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours. Course location: Courses are held either online or in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. Specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course. Continuing education: Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available. Note: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

3/24: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

On the calendar: In-person trainings and events

2/2-2/6: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/9-3/13: 24 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/9-3/13: 40 Hour Waste Site Worker Training (Hybrid: Minneapolis and online)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

3/31: 8 hr Waste Site Worker Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

4/13-4/15: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

4/13-4/17: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

4/14-4/17: SPF Application for Prevention Success Training (SAPST) (Nisswa)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Prevention Resource Center and Regional Prevention Coordinators

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to apply the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven substance misuse programs and practices. It introduces the foundations of behavioral health and the public health approach to prevention. The four-day, 37-hour course (including a 6-hour pre-training online session) is designed for people who are new to prevention work, those working in related fields, or members of coalitions working to improve community health. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate they can submit to become a Certified Prevention Professional. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come-first serve basis. Registration closes March 30, 2025.

Audience: Public health, substance misuse prevention professionals, mental health prevention professionals, members of coalitions that support community health.

5/5: 8 hr Emergency Response Refresher (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/13: 24hr Emergency Response Operations course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

5/11-5/15: 40hr Emergency Response Technician course (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

Rural Health Transformation Program Administrator - State Program Administrator Principal, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/2)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Join the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) as a Rural Health Transformation Program Administrator and drive impactful public health initiatives for rural communities. This position administers Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives, with a focus on convening statewide learning communities and other opportunities for stakeholders to learn from each other. The Rural Health Transformation Program Administrator works to ensure that projects effectively contribute to the goal of transforming health care delivery in Minnesota. This role advances the MDH vision for health equity, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy. Job ID: 91070.

Required/minimum qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in a public health or similar program engaging external partners and managing budgets.

Northeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Registered Nurse- Community Health Services, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (closes 1/2)

Responsibilities include: Develop program plans to address identified community or target population needs and priorities for primary prevention services. Develop and coordinate educational and promotional material, reports, plans, grant applications and related communication tools to support healthy policy or program plans. Assess patients’ conditions, screening and consults, and determines the required care needed. Set-up and operates and provides maintenance to specialized equipment. Perform routine nursing tasks including but not limited to, education, nursing assessment, procedures and injections. Provides education to patients, families, and the community both individually and in groups. For further responsibilities, please see the job post.

Required/minimum qualifications: Current unrestricted Minnesota RN License required and must be maintained throughout employment. Associate Degree in Nursing required. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Public Health Nurse, St. Louis County (closes 1/7)

This position is in the Disease Prevention and Control unit in Public Health. Some duties include: Assisting with the coordination of immunizations including messaging, outreach, and education. Managing tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection cases. Being a liaison with school nurses including attending school nurse meetings, providing presentations about relevant topics to school nurses and students. Assisting with communications to providers around disease prevention and control topics. Providing disease prevention and control information to the public about sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis c virus, and HIV/AIDS infections. Providing consultation, information, and education regarding hepatitis c, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections or communicable diseases to physicians, Public Health and Human Services department staff, and others involved in disease control and prevention within the County. Assisting with syphilis and hepatitis c testing.

Required/minimum qualifications: Public Health Nurse (Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation. Possession of a Minnesota Public Health Nurse registration certificate. Possession of a valid driver's license. Public Health Nurse Senior (Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing with public health nursing preparation AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable public health nursing experience OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a nursing. Possession of a Minnesota public health nurse registration certificate. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Public Health Supervisor, Cook County (no close date)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Job Summary: Performs professional work in the administration and supervision of public health. Coordinates, manages and supervises work to meet statutory requirements in six areas outlined in Minnesota state statute 145A: Assure an adequate local public health infrastructure Promote healthy communities and healthy behavior Prevent the spread of communicable disease Protect against environmental health hazards Prepare for and respond to emergencies Assure health services Specifically, the responsibilities of this position are to provide public health advocacy and leadership to: promote healthy behaviors and ensure emergency preparedness and response at the individual, community and regional levels; collect and analyze data to identify health related needs and trends; develop, plan, implement, and evaluate public health programming; administer and manage Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) change; and serve as a resource in local and regional community engagement efforts.

Required/minimum qualifications: Education and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field and Three years of experience in Public Health Program Administration, Health Education or other closely related field and 1 year of experience as a Supervisor Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. and Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to include ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (minimum) and 300, and 400 (advanced) within one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Public Health or closely related field Required Certifications/Licenses Must have a valid driver’s license.

Southeast Minnesota jobs and careers

SHIP and Tobacco Program Coordinator, Prairie Island Indian Community (no close date)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

The SHIP & Tobacco Program Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the workplan set forth in the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) & Tobacco cessation grants through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The position is responsible for coordinating healthy eating and active living activities for the PIIC community as well as maintaining the tribe’s community and medicinal gardens. The coordinator will serve as the tribal representative in correspondence with MDH for all grant reporting.

Required/minimum qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, public health or related field, or the equivalent working experience in these fields.

Metro Minnesota jobs and careers

Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Health Assistant Division Director, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 12/31)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

The Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) is the agency data executive responsible for creating a culture of data equity and advancing public health equity across the agency. The CDAO provides leadership for the development and implementation of a unified agency-wide data strategy that supports and improves public health programs, community health services, and health equity outcomes across Minnesota. This position oversees and aligns agency data strategy, governance, policy, and standards in close collaboration with the MNIT Chief Business Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer (CBTO/CIO) for MDH. Together, the CDAO and CBTO/CIO coordinate and implement the overall strategy for MNIT Partnering with MDH, the Office of Data Strategy and Interoperability, the Center for Health Information Policy and Transformation, Bureau leadership, Operations leadership, and the Commissioner. Job ID: 88921.

Required/minimum qualifications: Four (4) years of both management and research and evaluation experience which must include the following: Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing change efforts through clear communication and strong stakeholder coordination. Project management experience with full responsibility to design, plan, and manage complex large-scale projects; develop budgets and timelines; monitor progress and address performance; and meet interim milestones and long-term objectives. Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing policies, practices, and procedures with multiple stakeholders, including community members. Working knowledge of a diverse set of methodological approaches. Experience developing, maintaining, and using datasets, information systems, data standards, and/or data infrastructure. Comprehensive knowledge of the limitations of the current public health data ecosystem and firm grasp on the opportunities for public health data modernization. AND Demonstrated leadership experience that includes experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead (for more information, see the job post). A degree in epidemiology, data science, health informatics, public health, data modernization or related field will substitute for experience as described in the job post.

Environmental Health Community Liaison - Bilingual, Minneapolis Health Department (closes 1/4)

It is possible to telework this position at least part time.

Position description: Responsible for the Environmental Health outreach and engagement with regulated industries and establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and community partners; creating and implementing Environmental Health communications tools and resources; planning, implementing and evaluating environmental projects and programs; and, writing, managing, and monitoring selected grants and contracts.

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Communications, or a closely Related Field or equivalent. Two years of relevant experience in community engagement work with diverse populations, and communications work including writing content for different mediums and audiences. Written and spoken fluency in English and one or more languages spoken by the City's community populations. Spanish is required. In lieu of a 4-year degree, an Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or 4 years of relevant experience to meet the education requirements.

Public health program supervisor, St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (closes 1/5)

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The Epidemiology Supervisor leads a team of epidemiologists in designing, implementing, and evaluating disease prevention and control programs. This role oversees staff monitoring, investigating, and responding to public health concerns, providing technical guidance to community partners and medical professionals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing surveillance systems and epidemiology procedures, ensuring high-quality data analysis, managing disease investigations and control measures. The supervisor communicates public health information to communities and media, ensures program effectiveness through equitable and accountable performance management, and fosters a collaborative, equity-centered work environment. This position plays a critical role in strengthening local disease prevention and advancing public health outcomes.

Required/minimum qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in public health, environmental health, health information management, or a related field. Experience: Five years of professional experience in public health, environmental health, community health, health information management, or supervisor of operations in a related field.

Healthy Aging: Senior Planning Fellow - Project Functional Manager, Minnesota Management and Budget (closes 1/8)

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Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Senior Planning Fellow to lead and execute a Multisector Healthy Aging Project on the Long-Range Planning Team. Working closely with the Director of Healthy Aging, this temporary position plays a critical role in advancing a complex multi-agency initiative: Developing and delivering a statewide Multisector Healthy Aging Plan, with a focus on implementation, due to the Minnesota Legislature by April 2027. As day-to-day project manager and interagency point person, the Senior Planning Fellow will coordinate and drive action across agencies, sectors, and stakeholder groups. This role is responsible for conducting and coordinating planning activities, developing implementation strategies and timelines, coordinating resources, and building and maintaining relationships. The work requires using technical and subject-matter expertise, project management and analytical skills, communication, and consensus-building skills to guide project success. Job ID: 90944.

Required/minimum qualifications: Four (4) years of experience leading or coordinating complex, multi-agency projects related to public policy or program implementation.

Senior Research Scientist - Research Scientist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 1/12)

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The position exists to develop, conduct, and consult on data collection efforts throughout the state of Minnesota at the state and local level. Public health entities throughout the state regularly require information from the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics for their program evaluation efforts. To ensure that data has been rigorously and effectively collected, this position requires a skilled individual to ensure data collection is properly conducted for various efforts including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Student Survey and various local public health surveys. Job ID: 90996.

Required/minimum qualifications: Four (4) years of experience conducting or consulting on survey research, including questionnaire design, sampling, data cleaning/management, statistical analysis, and reporting.

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Center for Public Health Practice
PO Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: 651-201-3880
Email: healt...@state.mn.us
Online: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/practice/

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