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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: 3 September 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 Spread the word - Culturally relevant meal bags available from Every Meal
Now open: Request for Proposals: Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change
Now open: Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use
Spread the Word: 2025 Radon Poster Contest for Minnesota Children Grades 4-8
Enroll Now: Crisis Communications for Public Health
The Local Public Health Association of Minnesota is seeking nominations for the 2025 Barbara O’Grady Excellence in Public Health Nursing Leadership Award

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 trainings and events

9/1-12/31: 2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course Distance Program
9/3: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
9/3: Communicating About Vaccines
9/4: Building the Case for Succession Planning
9/8: On the Frontlines: Rural Public Health Departments Navigating Change and Championing Community Power
NEW 9/9: Overview of C2DREAM: Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota
NEW 9/10: Systems in Focus Panel: Food as Medicine
NEW 9/10: Communicating with Heart in Public Health
NEW 9/15: Crisis Comms: Preparing for Public Health Emergencies
NEW 9/16: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises: From Design to Evaluation
NEW 9/16: Local Wellness Policies and the Role of School Health Advisory Councils
9/16: Justice in Public Health: Vaccine hesitancy among Black Minnesotans: historical causes, contemporary challenges, and potential solutions
9/17: Maximizing Your EHR - A Deep Dive with Webster County Public Health
9/22: LINK ECHO Series: Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative
NEW 9/25: Laboratory Networks for Preparedness and Response: Experiences and Thoughts (Hybrid: Fargo and online)
10/1: Wisconsin Rural Health Promotion Annual Meeting
10/2: Wisconsin Health Education Network (WHEN) Meeting
10/23: Session 1 – Health Care Gets an Upgrade: Investments and Technology That Put People First (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)
10/27: LINK ECHO Series: Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative
10/30: Session 2 - Applying New Ways of Thinking and Tools to Achieve Better Whole-person Care (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)
11/6: Session 3 - The Pulse of the People: Data and Future of Population Health (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)
NEW 11/18-11/21: 2025 Public Health Learning Forum
11/18: Child and Teen Checkups Best Practices
11/19: Session 4 - Rebooting Care: People Taking Care of People Enabled by Technology (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)
12/2: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training
12/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills

In-person trainings and events

9/18-9/19: Indigenous Breastfeeding Coalition of Minnesota - Fall Gathering (Minneapolis)
9/18-9/19: 40hr Emergency Response Technician Completion course (Minneapolis)
9/25: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (Duluth)
9/25: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (Duluth)
NEW 9/29: Taste of Public Health Archives in Minnesota (Minneapolis)
9/29: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (St. Cloud)
9/30: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (Bemidji)
10/2: Minnesota Society for Public Health Education Annual Summit (St. Paul)
NEW 10/8-10/9: 13th Annual MN Sheriffs' Association Correctional Health Division Conference- "Purposeful Partnerships" (Waite Park)
10/9: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (Brainerd)
10/9: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (Brainerd)
10/10-10/11: Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition 2025 Annual Conference (Duluth)
10/14: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (Arden Hills)
10/14: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Cloud)
10/14: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Cloud)
11/6-11/7: Minnesota Statewide Rural Community Health Worker Conference (Bemidji)
11/18: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (North Mankato)

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.

Northwest Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

Northeast Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

West Central Minnesota

* Health Educator, Horizon Public Health (closes 9/3)
* Environmental Specialist 1 or 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)
* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

Central Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

Southwest Minnesota

NEW * Minnesota Health Equity Network Coordinator - Planner Senior Community, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)
* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
* Environmental Health Specialist, Renville County Public Health (no close date)

South Central Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
Family Planning and Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse, Watonwan County Human Services (closes 9/12)

Southeast Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

Metro Area – Minnesota

NEW * Radiation Protection Specialist - Industrial Hygienist 1, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)
NEW Virology & Immunology Unit Supervisor - Research Scientist Supervisor 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/5)
NEW * Public Health Nurse On-Call, Dakota County Public Health (closes 9/5)
NEW Public Health Nurse I/II - Family Health Team, Washington County (closes 9/7)
* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
* Public Health Specialist (Substance Use Prevention Coordinator), City of Bloomington (closes 9/21)
NEW Assistant County Administrator - Health, Hennepin County (closes 9/22)

General information

Spread the word - Culturally relevant meal bags available from Every Meal

More than 300,000 children in Minnesota live with food insecurity. Every Meal’s mission is to fight child hunger through school and community partnerships. We currently partner with about 375 schools across the state, with volunteers discreetly placing 4-5lb. bags of culturally/situationally tailored food in students’ backpacks on Friday so they have food for the weekend. However, we currently have a waitlist of 173 schools. In order to get more good food (https://www.everymeal.org/food-bags/) out into the community NOW, we’ve created our two affiliate programs, and they aren’t just for schools! - Weekend Meal Affiliates: Schools are able to purchase our food bags at a reduced cost and run their own programming. Many find funding through community donors, fundraising, etc. - Food Distribution Affiliates: Any non-school entity may also purchase our food bags - think community centers, libraries, clinics, hospitals, and more. Email lschl...@everymeal.org to learn more, or fill out an interest form at https://www.everymeal.org/connect/.

Now open: Request for Proposals: Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change

The Minnesota Department of Health requests proposals to advance local and Tribal policies prohibiting the sale of flavored commercial tobacco products, including menthol, to prevent initiation among young people, promote cessation among adults, and advance health equity by reducing commercial tobacco-related health disparities. Increasing the number of local or Tribal policies that prohibit the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco products and increasing the number of Minnesotans living in communities with flavored commercial tobacco policies will improve public health and reduce the burden of commercial tobacco use in Minnesota. Proposals are due Monday, September 29, 2025, by 4 p.m. Central Time. You’re encourage to visit our RFP webpage to learn more and to share this opportunity with your networks.

Now open: Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use

The Minnesota Department of Health has opened a request for proposals (RFP) to create community-driven programs, practices, or initiatives that engage community members in cessation support activities to reduce the harms from commercial tobacco products. The focus for this funding opportunity is populations experiencing commercial tobacco-related disparities. Proposals are due Friday, October 10, 2025, by 4 p.m. Central Time. You’re encourage to visit our RFP webpage to learn more and to share this opportunity with your networks. RFP webpage: Request for Proposals: Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use Please keep in mind, all questions related to this request for proposals must be submitted through the RFP webpage.

Spread the Word: 2025 Radon Poster Contest for Minnesota Children Grades 4-8

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting the 2025 Radon Poster Contest! Posters can be submitted now through Friday, Nov. 14. This offers a wonderful way for kids to get creative and learn about radon. For more information on the poster contest and to submit posters go to our poster contest webpage. Age groups: This poster contest is open to children in Minnesota in grades 4 – 8. Prizes: There are separate cash prizes for two grade categories: grades 4 – 6 and grades 7 – 8. First place in each category receives a $100 gift card. More prize information is on our webpage. Deadline: Submissions are currently being accepted through Friday, Nov. 14. Questions: See https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/air/radon/postercontest.html for more information. If you have questions, please email the Indoor Air Unit at health.i...@state.mn.us.

Enroll Now: Crisis Communications for Public Health

Crisis communication planning prepares teams for emergencies like infectious disease outbreaks, humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and more. In this free, self-paced course with Dr. Jeni Stolow, PhD, MPH, you will learn the principles of crisis planning so you and your organization can respond rapidly, deliver accurate information, and minimize harm to the public. Get more course details from Dr. Stolow in the session trailer video at the link above, and secure your spot!

The Local Public Health Association of Minnesota is seeking nominations for the 2025 Barbara O’Grady Excellence in Public Health Nursing Leadership Award

This award is to honor and recognize a public health nurse in Minnesota for outstanding leadership and contributions to public health. Nominations are due by Friday, September 19, 2025. Criteria for nomination are: • Demonstrates creativity and innovation in one’s nursing practice; • Demonstrates consistent leadership within the work setting and the external community; • Assures consistent caring and commitment to clients and families, work teams, and the community; • Demonstrates significant contribution or impact on program development; • Enhances the positive practice of public health (i.e. advancing knowledge, motivating others and creating a positive environment); • Impacts staff, students, and peer relating to their learning, practices or development. Selection criteria include one or more of the following: • Recognized expertise and leadership in public health nursing; • Important contributions to advancing improvement in the health status of communities; • Advocacy for public health nursing; • Development of innovative programs in public health nursing; • Collaboration with health, education, social services, or other decision makers and service providers. To submit your nomination online and for more information about the award, including a list of past award recipients, visit https://www.lpha-mn.org/barbara_o_grady_award/index.php. For more information, please contact Kari Oldfield-Tabbert, Local Public Health Association Director at kold...@mncounties.org.

On the calendar: Online events

9/1-12/31: 2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course Distance Program

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

The Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course is a continuing education program designed to teach how to improve maternal and infant health through risk-appropriate, high-quality nutrition services. This year’s online, self-paced course features six dynamic presentations covering topics including how maternal genetics shapes human milk composition, GLP-1 use in adolescents, and more. Visit our website for more details!

This continuing education program is designed for dietitians, nutritionists, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, physicians and public health professionals who serve preconceptual, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, children and families.

9/3: Caring for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

Sponsored by: MDH, U of M Medical School, Center for American Indian and Minority Health

Join us in a free, multi-part series designed for health professionals who work with and serve American Indian and Alaska Native children. This series will explore practical strategies through culturally informed care to strength skills and relations to support Native youth, families, and communities across the state and beyond. The intent will be for each webinar to build off of the next, designed to strengthen health care providers’ skills necessary to deliver culturally responsive, respectful pediatric care to American Indian children and their families. Series supported and brought to you in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School, the Center for American Indian and Minority Health, and the Minnesota Department of Health. Dates: Sept. 3, 2025, Dec. 3, 2025, Mar. 3, 2026, Jun. 2, 2026, 12p.m.-1p.m. CST Join via Zoom or in-person at the University of Minnesota Duluth Campus School of Medicine, Room 142, 1035 University Drive Duluth, MN. Register via the link above, or call CAIMH: 218-726-7235.

9/3: Communicating About Vaccines

Sponsored by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center

Designed for public health professionals who communicate about vaccines with the general public, this webinar covers best practices for conveying knowledge about vaccines. Learn recommended approaches to impart information to public health audiences (e.g. social media, web-based content, print materials) and ways to identify and respond to misinformation about vaccines.

Audience: This presentation is appropriate for public health and clinical practitioners, community health centers staff, and social services personnel working in community settings.

9/4: Building the Case for Succession Planning

Sponsored by: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

Join ASTHO for the first session of the Succession Planning for Public Health Agencies series. Participants will be introduced to the concept, including its definition and its limitations. Additionally, participants will explore how succession planning aligns with agency goals, workforce development strategies, and other system-wide drivers.

9/8: On the Frontlines: Rural Public Health Departments Navigating Change and Championing Community Power

9/9: Overview of C2DREAM: Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota

Sponsored by: C2DREAM (Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota)

Join to learn more about C2DREAM as part of the center's monthly health equity seminar series.

9/10: Systems in Focus Panel: Food as Medicine

Sponsored by: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

This webinar is hosted by Systems for Action (S4A). S4A is a signature research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that is housed in the Colorado School of Public Health Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy. S4A research builds a Culture of Health by rigorously testing new ways of connecting the nation’s fragmented medical, social, and public health systems. Featuring a panel of S4A investigators whose research has examined the intersection of food access, nutrition and health equity.

9/10: Communicating with Heart in Public Health

Sponsored by: Public Health Communications Collaborative

This webinar, hosted by the Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC), will explore how active, intentional listening can deepen our understanding of our communities’ needs, beliefs, and lived experiences for more effective communication. Building on PHCC’s H.E.A.R.T. framework (http://bit.ly/424dZKW), attendees will gain tips, tools, and real examples on communicating public health guidance and data with care and clarity. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: 1. Understand ways to use the H.E.A.R.T. framework in your public health communications. 2. Apply active listening and information gathering strategies to strengthen your understanding of community needs and perspectives. 3. Balance empathy and community insights in communication planning and message development.

9/15: Crisis Comms: Preparing for Public Health Emergencies

Sponsored by: Iowa Public Health Association

Are you prepared to talk about public health emergencies? The IPHA Social Media Community of Practice is offering an opportunity to gather with public health communicators across Iowa for a conversation with our emergency preparedness and media partners. Come away with actionable strategies to foster collaborative partnerships with your local media partners BEFORE an emergency happens.

9/16: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises: From Design to Evaluation

Sponsored by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center

This webinar presents best practice concepts in designing and evaluating public health emergency preparedness exercises and the value-add of these exercises for public health agencies’ continuous quality improvement, collective efficacy, and fulfillment of essential public health services. The course includes an illustrative in-session tabletop discussion-based public health emergency preparedness exercise to highlight key principles and practices of exercise implementation.

Audience: This training is appropriate for public health agency administrators, managers, emergency preparedness coordinators, and related staff.

9/16: Local Wellness Policies and the Role of School Health Advisory Councils

Sponsored by: University of Texas Houston School of Public Health

Local Wellness Policies and the Role of School Health Advisory Councils (SHACs) are vital in helping promote healthy learning environments for school-aged children. This webinar will define both local wellness policies and SHACs and provide useful resources individuals can use in their local school districts.

9/16: Justice in Public Health: Vaccine hesitancy among Black Minnesotans: historical causes, contemporary challenges, and potential solutions

Sponsored by: University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Vaccines are a crucial tool for protecting individuals and communities against a wide range of infectious diseases. However, vaccine hesitancy, especially among marginalized communities, has been on the rise. This presentation will delve into historical and contemporary drivers of vaccine hesitancy among Black Minnesotans, highlighting issues specific to different communities in the State. Immunization data will be used to illustrate varying levels of immunization coverage among these communities, and how dips in vaccination rates put vulnerable Minnesotans at risk. Finally, potential solutions to this public health challenge will be discussed, with a focus on initiatives that center marginalized communities

9/17: Maximizing Your EHR – A Deep Dive with Webster County Public Health

9/22: LINK ECHO Series: Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative

Sponsored by: Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Join the LINK ECHO Series- A Free Virtual Learning Opportunity! The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is excited to offer the LINK ECHO Series as part of the Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative. This free, monthly virtual series is open to anyone statewide who is passionate about addressing the interconnected challenges of perinatal mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Why Join? - Gain insights from case presentations and interactive discussions - Explore evidence-based strategies for improving identification, referrals, care coordination, and support systems - Connect with a statewide network of peers dedicated to reducing stigma and fostering equitable, integrated care - Walk away with practical tools and shared insights to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.

Audience: Open to anyone statewide who is passionate about improving care for perinatal mental health conditions (PMHC) and substance use disorders (SUDs).

9/25: Laboratory Networks for Preparedness and Response: Experiences and Thoughts (Hybrid: Fargo and online)

Sponsored by: North Dakota State University Department of Public Health

Hosted by the NDSU Department of Public Health as part of our seminar series, this free event is open to everyone. The presentation will explore key lessons from laboratory collaborations during responses to SARS-CoV-2, mpox, and emerging infections like Oropouche virus, as well as broader efforts in capacity building across the WHO Euro region. Coffee, lemonade, and light snacks will be available for live attendees. When: Thursday, September 25th | 2-3 pm CT Where: NDSU Memorial Union | Hidatsa Room 1401 Administration Avenue, Fargo, ND 58102 For details on parking: https://www.ndsu.edu/mu Can’t make it in-person, join us virtually: http://bit.ly/47Bzkip Speaker Details: Dr. Presser is a virologist with extensive experience in outbreak response and laboratory capacity building across the globe. His presentation will highlight lessons learned from responses to Ebola, SARS-CoV-2, mpox, and other emerging infections, along with broader efforts to strengthen global laboratory networks.

Audience: This seminar is free and open to all, and we will have coffee, lemonade, and light snacks available for in-person attendees.

10/1: Wisconsin Rural Health Promotion Annual Meeting

Sponsored by: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Theme: Connecting Health Care & Health Promotion with Rural Settings for Enhanced Well-Being This national gathering focuses on the challenges facing Wisconsin’s rural healthcare workforce — and the innovative solutions taking shape through cross-sector partnerships. Throughout the meeting, we will explore actionable steps to influence structural determinants of health and support vibrant, healthy rural communities. By connecting thought leaders, frontline professionals, and community changemakers, we will drive forward strategies that build sustainable systems of care. Whether you are a healthcare provider, policymaker, educator, or advocate, this event offers critical insights and practical tools to promote health equity and workforce resilience.

Public health professionals, health educators, community leaders, clinicians. This event is appropriate for Minnesotans.

10/2: Wisconsin Health Education Network (WHEN) Meeting

Sponsored by: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Theme: Enhancing Health Promotion with the Essence of Artificial Intelligence & Motivational Interviewing This year’s interactive program features innovative sessions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) — two distinct yet complementary strategies that together can enhance health promotion practice. This engaging professional development event will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to enhance communication, drive behavior change, and responsibly integrate emerging technologies into public health practice. You'll leave empowered with actionable insights and ready-to-implement skills that can immediately strengthen your work and impact in the community.

Public health professionals, health educators, community leaders, clinicians. This event is appropriate for Minnesotans.

10/23: Session 1 – Health Care Gets an Upgrade: Investments and Technology That Put People First (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; HIMSS Minnesota Chapter; Stratis Health

Hear from national and local leaders on how to advance and apply new ways of thinking about using e-health to upgrade and reboot care. Whether it’s making bold investments and implementing cutting-edge technologies designed to put people first, using innovative tools to drive whole-person care, or bridging gaps between clinical excellence, there is a session for everyone. Discover how to make a world where people take care of people, empowered by technology that enhances, not replaces, the human touch. Sessions are noon to 1:30 p.m. CT. Registration is free. Participants may attend any or all sessions. Session 1 – Health Care Gets an Upgrade: Investments and Technology That Put People First Thurs, 10/23 Session 2 - Applying New Ways of Thinking and Tools to Achieve Better Whole-person Care Thurs, 10/30 Session 3 - The Pulse of the People: Data and Future of Population Health Thurs, 11/6 Session 4 - Rebooting Care: People Taking Care of People Enabled by Technology Wed, 11/19

Audience: Clinicians, public health professionals, and researchers who want to optimize the use of health information to: Identify and manage social determinants of health, Address health equity, Collaborate across sectors Health leaders who want to hear perspectives and learn insights from local and national initiatives Policymakers who want to understand how health information can impact their communities Patients who want to understand how health information can help support their health Technology experts and developers who want to stay attuned to market trends and demands.

10/27: LINK ECHO Series: Linking Identification & Navigation for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Care (LINK) Initiative

Sponsored by: Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Audience: Open to anyone statewide who is passionate about improving care for perinatal mental health conditions (PMHC) and substance use disorders (SUDs).

10/30: Session 2 - Applying New Ways of Thinking and Tools to Achieve Better Whole-person Care (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; HIMSS Minnesota Chapter; Stratis Health

11/6: Session 3 - The Pulse of the People: Data and Future of Population Health (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; HIMSS Minnesota Chapter; Stratis Health

11/18-11/21: 2025 Public Health Learning Forum

11/18: Child and Teen Checkups Best Practices

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Overview of evidence-based recommendations for performing recommended and required components of a complete C&TC well child exam. Intended for those who provide and assist in providing C&TC screening. November 18, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/2600bcb9-5ed9-4bca-a3b1-8b879dcc1b5a

Audience: Those who provide and assist in providing C&TC screening (providers, nurses, MAs, Head Start, trained support staff or aides, C&TC or Maternal and Child Health coordinators and outreach workers, Clinic and Public Health admins, and Health Plan Representatives).

11/19: Session 4 - Rebooting Care: People Taking Care of People Enabled by Technology (2025 MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative Virtual Series)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health; HIMSS Minnesota Chapter; Stratis Health

12/2: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training

Sponsored by: School staff, service providers, government officials, and others interested in indoor air quality.

MDH is offering school indoor air trainings in fall 2025, in-person statewide and a webinar. This training will discuss requirements and best practices for school IAQ. The training is free. Registration is required. Continuing education available for sanitarians, nurses and other credentials. See MDH School IAQ Plan Training website for details and registration.

12/11: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. December 11, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

Audience: Anyone who performs hearing and vision screening on children. Medical assistants, school health assistants, volunteers and other non-nurses who perform vision and hearing screening for children in Head Start, Early Childhood Screening, schools, clinics, and other community settings. May also be sufficient for nurses who provide only basic hearing and vision screenings.

On the calendar: In-person trainings and events

9/18-9/19: Indigenous Breastfeeding Coalition of Minnesota - Fall Gathering (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: Indigenous Breastfeeding Coalition of Minnesota

The Indigenous Breastfeeding Coalition of Minnesota is a grassroots coalition of American Indian/Indigenous lactation and breastfeeding educators and counselors who support Native families throughout the state of Minnesota. Our goals are to promote breastfeeding and the importance of it in our communities, normalize breastfeeding in our communities, and to be active members of our communities to accomplish this. Our Annual Fall Gathering is intended to bring our members and affiliates together for collaboration, build a community of practice, learn or recieve lactation training, share resources, and network. This year's gathering is going to be a 2 day event- the first ever!

Audience: Members and affiliates of the Indigenous Breastfeeding Coalition of Minnesota, maternal and child health public health workers, tribal public health staff.

9/18-9/19: 40hr Emergency Response Technician Completion course (Minneapolis)

9/25: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (Duluth)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Sept 25, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

9/25: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (Duluth)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. September 25, 2025 from 8 am to 4 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

9/29: Taste of Public Health Archives in Minnesota (Minneapolis)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Public Health Association

The Elmer L. Andersen Library sits along the Mississippi River bluff; however, its true wonder lies some 80 feet below ground, where archives and special collections are housed in two caverns carved out of sandstone that span nearly the size of four football fields. The collections represent one of the largest archives at a public university. The event will run from 4:00-6:00pm. Participants will be able to tour the space and selected documents, books, and artifacts will be exhibited from the collections of the Minnesota Public Health Association archives, UMN School of Public Health archives, and the UMN Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine. Presentations by Linnea Anderson, Archivist at Social Welfare History Archives; Lois Hendrickson, Curator at Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, and Erik Moore, Head, University Archives & Director, University Digital Conservancy, University Archives.

Audience: Public health professionals, students.

9/29: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (St. Cloud)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health - Indoor Air Unit

Audience: School staff, service providers, government officials, and others interested in indoor air quality.

9/30: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (Bemidji)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health - Indoor Air Unit

Audience: School staff, service providers, government officials, and others interested in indoor air quality.

10/2: Minnesota Society for Public Health Education Annual Summit (St. Paul)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE)

Join us for the annual Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE) Summit on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the New Brighton Community Center. The MN SOPHE Summit brings together public health professionals and health educators from across Minnesota to exchange ideas and strengthen our shared practice. This year’s theme, Leadership at All Levels, invites each of us to see how our unique strengths can drive meaningful change. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, your unique leadership matters. Join us to envision the future you want to create, explore your impact, and build lasting connections with others ready to lead. The MN SOPHE Summit includes an engaging lineup of speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and meaningful networking—an in-person, affordable opportunity to see what’s moving and shaking in Minnesota health education. To learn more and to register, visit the site above.

10/8-10/9: 13th Annual MN Sheriffs' Association Correctional Health Division Conference- "Purposeful Partnerships" (Waite Park)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Sheriffs' Association - Correctional Health Division (MSA-CHD)

This is our annual conference and networking held in Minnesota for nurses, social workers, and jail staff. Multiple speakers covering a wide variety of topics from parenting while incarcerated, to mental health and compassion fatigue, to updates on syphilis. We offer approximately 12 contact hours for nurses, these are approved through the North Dakota Board of Nursing. This conference is open for colleagues in other states as well.

Audience: Any correctional health professionals looking to expand their knowledge of the field.

10/9: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (Brainerd)

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. October 9, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

Audience: RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

10/9: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (Brainerd)

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. October 9, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

10/10-10/11: Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition 2025 Annual Conference (Duluth)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition

Join us in Duluth, Minnesota, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, October 10–11, 2025 for 1.5 days of education and networking. This year's theme is, "Prioritizing Lactation Care: Ethical, Sustainable, Supported." Our keynote speaker, Liz Brooks (JD, IBCLC, FILCA) will deliver 5 E-CERPs, including a presentation that fulfills the new WHO Code CERP requirement for IBCLCs. Plenary speaker Anne Eglash (MD, IBCLC) will present on breastmilk fortification and give an update on new research in breastfeeding. William R. Moore (CPA) speaks on how fathers and partners can support breastfeeding. Workshops feature important updates on HIV and breastfeeding; tips and tricks for pumping and bottlefeeding families; and research on colostrum collection led by a neonatologist and NICU RN IBCLC. MBC members save $70 on full conference registration. Sponsors and exhibitors are also needed. 9 CERPs/CEUs available.

Audience: Health care providers, public health employees, lactation professionals, breastfeeding advocates.

10/14: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (Arden Hills)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health - Indoor Air Unit

Audience: School staff, service providers, government officials, and others interested in indoor air quality.

10/14: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Basic Screening Skills (St. Cloud)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Hearing Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, basic anatomy, hearing screening measurements and definitions, audiometer care and use, preparation and performing evidence-based pure tone screening and play audiometry procedures including environmental noise level check, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. Vision Basic: Includes an introduction to screening, background, external anatomy, visual pathways, visual conditions to look for during vision screening, performing evidence-based vision screening procedures including the use of recommended visual acuity charts, plus lens screening, pass/refer/rescreen criteria, and documentation. August 11, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Costs $60. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e811180f-714e-46a9-87d1-07807a53fddd

10/14: Child and Teen Checkups Hearing and Vision Advanced Screening Skills for Nurses (St. Cloud)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

Includes how to do basic hearing and vision screening. In addition, the hearing portion includes in-depth ear anatomy and physiology, risk assessment/hearing history, definitions of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, otoscopy, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions screening (OAE). The vision portion includes a review of myopia, hyperopia, and amblyopia, performing pupillary light, and red reflex procedures. This training will include time to practice skills learned. October 14, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Costs $105. Registration: https://minnesota.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b25cf0-fbd6-4568-98f3-d5d45c6f8b76

RNs/LSNs/PHNs who perform hearing and vision screening at Early Childhood Screening, Head Start, schools and public health settings.

11/6-11/7: Minnesota Statewide Rural Community Health Worker Conference (Bemidji)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance

The theme this year is 'Boots on the Ground from All Around'. Attendees of the 2025 Minnesota Statewide Rural Community Health Worker (CHW) Conference can expect a dynamic and engaging two-day event focused on empowering CHWs and enhancing community health. The conference will feature: Breakout sessions offering diverse learning opportunities; Panel discussions, poster presentations, and networking events; Morning yoga and wellness activities; Opportunities to connect with vendors and explore resources. Participants will gain insights into innovative models for improving health equity, strategies for skill development, and ways to strengthen CHW roles. Reduced registration fees are available for CHWs registered with the Minnesota CHW Registry. Sponsorship and presentation opportunities are also open.

Audience: Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW employers.

11/18: School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan Training (North Mankato)

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health - Indoor Air Unit

Audience: School staff, service providers, government officials, and others interested in indoor air quality.

Northwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Ampact is seeking members to serve in their Recovery Corps program. Recovery Corps Project Coordinators play an important role in strengthening the supports and systems for people in recovery from substance use disorders. They serve at non-profit organizations and public agencies where they plan, coordinate and execute projects to address urgent needs across recovery communities and the addiction continuum of care. They build the capacity of their service site to increase the reach, effectiveness and/or efficiency of the services provided by the organization and the impact on the communities served. With great training, mentoring, and support, it’s a great way to make an impact while launching a career. Come be part of creating a healthier and stronger, more resilient community. Members have the option to serve 25 or 40 hours a week. A stipend is paid every two weeks · Individual health insurance (monthly premium 100% paid) · Up to $7,395 for tuition or student loans · Childcare assistance – Based on family size and income. Service timeframe is October 20, 2025, through July 11, 2026.

Must be 18 years of age or older, must have at least a high school diploma, must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, must pass mandatory National Service Criminal History Checks.

Northeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

West Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Health Educator, Horizon Public Health (closes 9/3)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Horizon Public Health is an accredited local public health department serving Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse Counties. We are currently recruiting a Health Educator to join our team. This position will be working out of and supporting Minnewaska Area Schools. This role will focus on substance use prevention targeting youth with impact in the broader Pope County community. If you are self-motivated, confident and an effective communicator who would enjoy working with adults and youth we encourage you to visit our website at: https://horizonphmn.gov/employment for job requirements, a complete job description and how to submit an application. Initial closing date is Wednesday September 3rd at 4:30 p.m. Position open until it is filled. EOE

Minimum qualifications include a Baccalaureate degree in public health, health education, community health or related field and one to three years of experience in health education or community health programs. A successful applicant must pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test. Must have valid MN driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation. This is a Grade 12 MNA/AFSCME Council #65 union position with Monday through Friday hours. Occasional non-traditional work hours required.

Environmental Specialist 1 or 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Are you passionate about public health? Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking dedicated professionals to make adifference in our communities. The Environmental Health Division is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist who will independentlyadminister and monitor the state program activities for the Food Pools and Lodging section in an assigned region. The position managesa caseload of licensed establishments by monitoring compliance with applicable rules and statute and communicating survey results toresolve compliance deviations at businesses to protect public health. The position conducts inspections, collects and analyzes data, and writes summary reports for clients. Technical assistance is provided to clients to assist with gaining compliance. The position alsoinvestigates reports of non-compliant operations. JOB ID: 87915

Required/minimum qualifications: PHS 1 min quals: Possession of a registration as an Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS Certification) OR the ability to obtain within two years of hire. Candidates may be hired on a provisional basis, without a current or renewable REHS/RS credential with evidence of: A bachelor's degree OR a degree-in-progress in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field which includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological sciences. PHS 2 min quals: Two (2) years of experience working as an environmental health specialist or sanitarian and the ability to obtain an REHS/ RScertification within two years of hire. OR Possession of a master's degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, chemistry, biology, or other related environmental health field and eighteen (18) months of experience working as an

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Southwest Minnesota jobs and careers

Minnesota Health Equity Network Coordinator - Planner Senior Community, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

This position will develop and convene programmatic activities related to building and sustaining the Minnesota Health Equity Networks in the Southwest Region of Minnesota. The Networks support a regional approach and a statewide commitment to advancing health and racial equity across Minnesota’s public health system through relationship building, convening, capacity building, and providing technical assistance. The Network Coordinators bring together partners from across sectors including local public health, tribal public health, community partners and others. This position aligns with and informs other public health system improvement and strengthening efforts. This position will mobilize network resources to amplify existing best practices and to foster new efforts. This position will foster systems changes through programmatic approaches that reinforce advancing health equity through organizational change and other policy change, relationship building, understanding power dynamics and implicit mental models. Job ID: 87703.

Required/minimum qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in the following areas: Experience working in a public health system that provides networking support to local, tribal, and/or community-based organizations. Experience in convening and facilitating meetings with stakeholders. Community planning, community engagement, network development, and network operations. A related associate degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. A related doctorate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Environmental Health Specialist, Renville County Public Health (no close date)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

The Environmental Health Specialist enforces health regulations and ensures the safety of food, pools, lodging, water, and recreational facilities in Kandiyohi and Renville Counties through inspections, licensure, and collaboration with local and state agencies to prevent public health risks. Investigate and take appropriate enforcement actions regarding complaints, foodborne and waterborne illness outbreaks, public health nuisances (including methamphetamine labs and determining abatement if necessary), and other environmental health-related issues.

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, sanitary engineering, or other related environmental health field which includes at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits in the physical or biological fields. (per Minnesota Rules, 4695.2700, subpart 1A) - Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian (REHS/RS) in Minnesota; registration as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian in the State of Minnesota must be obtained within 2 years of date of active employment in the Public Health Agency. - Requires successful completion of Food Code and Regulations training and certification as a Pool Operator, which may be obtained after start of employment. - Valid driver’s license.

South Central Minnesota jobs and careers

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Family Planning and Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse, Watonwan County Human Services (closes 9/12)

Seeking a motivated person to serve as the Watonwan County Family Planning and Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse! Under the direct supervision of the Community Health Services Manager, this position will help promote services to eligible participants providing sexual and reproductive health counseling. This position also coordinates home visiting with a client pre and postnatal, continuing to follow mom and infant until up to age 3. This position also provides general nursing services including certifying participants for the Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program. Other duties are assigned as a backup to other public health programs within the county.

Required/minimum qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota, OR Certification, or the ability to become certified, as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota. AND Current BLS \ AED Certification.

Southeast Minnesota jobs and careers

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Metro Minnesota jobs and careers

Radiation Protection Specialist - Industrial Hygienist 1, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/4)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

This position exists to promote and protect the radiological health and safety of the public, the health and safety of employees, and the safety of the environment by ensuring compliance with Minnesota Rules, obtaining prompt correction of violations and adverse conditions that may affect radiological safety, deterring future occurrences of conditions adverse to quality, encouraging the prompt identification and reporting of potential safety problems, and promoting improvement of the regulated entity's performance and, by example, that of the industry.

Required/minimum qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in a scientific, engineering, environmental, or regulatory health or safety enforcement position. A related associate degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. A related doctorate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Virology & Immunology Unit Supervisor - Research Scientist Supervisor 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/5)

Join the mission-driven team at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans! The Virology/Immunology Supervisor serves to supervise scientific research and analytical activities of the Virology/Immunology Unit of the Infectious Disease Laboratory. The Virology/Immunology Unit uses state-of-the-art laboratory methods to detect and characterize samples submitted to the Infectious Disease Laboratory for viral and bacterial agents of infectious and communicable diseases in support of epidemiological investigations of infectious disease outbreaks and surveillance within the State of Minnesota and is an active national partner in infectious disease surveillance. This position will require occasional evening or weekend work. Job ID: 87716.

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. Four (4) years of laboratory training or experience that includes: clinical microbiology and/or immunology. Demonstrated leadership experience as noted in the job post.

Public Health Nurse On-Call, Dakota County Public Health (closes 9/5)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

The On-Call Public Health Nurse reports to the Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) Supervisor who, with a team of PHN's, assists in immunization clinics serving children and adults. This position also may assist with communicable disease investigations and reporting following the infectious disease guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. This position provides support in lead roles during immunization clinics.

Required/minimum qualifications: Need to have: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota Current registration as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota or qualifications to register and ability to obtain before start date Valid Driver's License. Nice to have: Prior professional nursing experience in public health or community-based settings. Prior experience giving immunizations to pediatric and adult clients and providing immunization clinics in community and clinic settings. Knowledge of the recommended immunization schedule and current ACIP guidelines.

Public Health Nurse I/II - Family Health Team, Washington County (closes 9/7)

The Public Health Nurse primary responsibilities include providing prenatal, postpartum and parenting services to families facing varied, significant sources of stress. Public health nurses visit families in homes and the community. Bicultural and/or bilingual candidates with close ties to cultural communities such as (but not limited to) African American, East African, Hmong, and Latine, are encouraged to apply. Interventions provided are relationship-based and include education, case management, and support. Much of the work is done in the evidence-based MECSH (Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting) model. This is not a home care nursing position. PHN will also provide general Public Health Nursing duties within the Public Health Department, including but not limited to emergency preparedness response. Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Required/minimum qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with an emphasis on public health or equivalent. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse within the State of MN and have certification as a Public Health Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Desirable experience: Bi-lingual in Spanish, proficient in verbal and written skills Paid work experience with diverse cultures and interpreters and/or ability to serve families in a non-English language Recent paid work experience with family health (maternity/prenatal, postpartum, pediatric clinic, and/or fatherhood engagement work) Paid work experience with families who are at high risk for poor health outcomes (i.e. low socioeconomic, chemical health or mental health issues) Recent paid public health experience Previous paid home visiting experience in an evidence-based model (i.e. MECSH, Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership) Paid work experience with electronic documentation in PHDoc, maintaining timely and accurate records

Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

Required/minimum qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, must have at least a high school diploma, must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, must pass mandatory National Service Criminal History Checks.

Public Health Specialist (Substance Use Prevention Coordinator), City of Bloomington (closes 9/21)

This job is eligible for remote work at least part time.

The City of Bloomington Public Health Division is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Prevention Health Specialist to advance equitable, evidence-informed strategies that prevent substance misuse and promote mental well-being across the Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (BER) communities. This role involves coordinating partnerships with schools, healthcare systems, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience to implement diverse prevention initiatives aligned with community needs. The position plays a vital role in shaping upstream public health strategies, supporting population health planning, and ensuring services meet the needs of those most impacted by substance use.

Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public or community health, nursing, social work, public policy, law, or a closely related field Two (2) years of experience in community engagement, partnership development, or prevention program coordination Experience in participatory decision-making or consensus-building techniques Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain cross-sector or interagency partnerships Proficiency in Microsoft Office Valid driver's license, car insurance, and dependable car OR consistent access to reliable transportation required to perform job duties

Assistant County Administrator - Health, Hennepin County (closes 9/22)

Job#25ADMIN038CAM4 Hennepin County is seeking an assistant county administrator to lead its Health line of business. This line of business plays an important role in delivering core services that support individuals and our communities through a focus on prevention, innovation, and engagement, helping residents lead healthier lives. The assistant county administrator will provide leadership and direction to the following departments: Hennepin Health, Medical Examiner's Office, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Public Health, and Safe Communities and Systems Design. Department directors from each of these areas report directly to this assistant county administrator, ensuring alignment with countywide goals and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Hiring timeline: August 26 – September 22: Accepting applications October - Early November: Interview process December: Desired hire date

Required/minimum qualifications: Need to have: Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration or related field and seven or more years of managerial experience. Note: Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

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