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Community Health Services Mailbag: 10 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 Community Health Worker Statewide Survey - Open!
NEW September 14-20: Infant Mortality Awareness Week in Minnesota
NEW Safe Sleep Survey: Please Weigh In!
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
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 events

NEW 9/10: What Should Kids Eat? Ultra-Processed Foods & Children’s Health
9/15: Crisis Comms: Preparing for Public Health Emergencies
NEW 9/16: AI and Your Job Search
NEW 9/16: Science to Practice: Protecting Children from Respiratory Viruses in 2025-2026
9/16: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises: From Design to Evaluation
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
NEW 9/17: Frontline Fatigue: Addressing Trauma and Burnout for Public Health Professionals
NEW 9/17: Smart Solutions, Hidden Costs: Weighing AI’s Climate and Health Impact
NEW 9/17: BRACE: A Public Health Model for Climate Action
NEW 9/17: The Current Opioids Policy Landscape & What’s Ahead
NEW 9/17: Understanding the 988 Lifeline System in Minnesota
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
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
NEW 10/9: Reviving the Lost Approach of Salons for Qualitative Researchers with Stuart Grande
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)
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
Now through 12/31: 2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course Distance Program

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

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

NEW * Rapid Response Evaluator - Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/18)

Northwest Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
NEW * Nursing Evaluator II - Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/17)
NEW Disease Prevention & Control Nurse, Polk County Public Health (no close date)
RNI or RNII - Correctional Health, Polk County Public Health (no close date)

Northeast Minnesota

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

West Central Minnesota

* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
NEW Public Health Director, Clay County Public Health (no close date)

Central Minnesota

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

Southwest Minnesota

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

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)
NEW * Regional Director of Prevention Initiatives - Southern MN, Family Wise (no close date)

Southeast Minnesota

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

Metro Area – Minnesota

NEW * Communications Strategist - Communications Specialist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/12)
NEW * MEDSS Informatician - Research Scientist 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/12)
* Recovery Corps Project Coordinator, Ampact (closes 9/12)
NEW * Nursing Practice Specialist-Registered Nurse Senior, Minnesota Board of Nursing (closes 9/15)
* Public Health Specialist (Substance Use Prevention Coordinator), City of Bloomington (closes 9/21)
NEW * Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System (MEDSS) ELR Lead Informatician - Research Scientist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/22)
Assistant County Administrator - Health, Hennepin County (closes 9/22)
NEW * Research Scientist 3 - Air Toxicologist, Minnesota Department of Health
NEW * Partnership Coordinator, Environmental Initiative (no close date)

General information

Community Health Worker Statewide Survey - Open!

Calling all Community Health Workers- let your voice be heard! The first Statewide CHW Survey is open! This survey is for all Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Minnesota—including those working as promotores(as) or in similar roles across clinics, schools, community organizations, and public health programs. Your input will help us better understand your work, experiences, and the support you need. The survey is based on national CHW Common Indicators, and your responses will guide improvements to CHW programs, funding decisions, and recognition of CHWs’ impact on community health. All responses are confidential and will be combined into a public report to inform organizations, employers, and decision-makers across the state. If you have any questions or you would like to be involved in the CHW Data and Evaluation workgroup, please email rac...@mnchwalliance.org.

September 14-20: Infant Mortality Awareness Week in Minnesota

Please mark your calendar and help us get the word out! Governor Tim Walz has declared Sept. 14-20, 2025, Infant Mortality Awareness Week in Minnesota. MDH will be posting educational messages related to infant mortality on social media throughout the week. Spread the word and increase awareness of this important week. Questions? Contact the Maternal and Child Health Section at health.infa...@state.mn.us or 651-201-3650.

Safe Sleep Survey: Please Weigh In!

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has received a 5-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent sleep-related infant deaths among American Indian and Black/African American infants in Minnesota. We’re asking hospitals, clinics, local public health agencies, and non-profit organizations to complete a short 10–12-minute survey on activities currently in progress to prevent sleep-related tragedies during infancy. All responses will remain private and will be used to shape culturally informed strategies that protect infants during sleep. Please designate one person from your organization to complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Questions? Email Health.Infa...@state.mn.us. Thank you for contributing to this important work!

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.

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

9/10: What Should Kids Eat? Ultra-Processed Foods & Children’s Health

Sponsored by: National Academy of Medicine

This back-to-school season, school nutrition is in the spotlight once again. Federal health officials recently pledged that the newest edition of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines will drive “major, dramatic changes in school food.” This effort is part of a longstanding debate around the role of “ultra-processed foods” in the American diet. Ultra-processed foods usually have more added sugars and carbohydrates and less protein, fiber, and vitamins than unprocessed or minimally processed foods and are linked to weight gain and related health problems. Research suggests that up to 67 percent of what kids eat in the United States is ultra-processed. Tune in to a virtual conversation and audience Q&A with leading nutrition experts to explore what we do and don’t know about the impact of ultra-processed foods on children’s health and get practical advice to support good eating habits for American kids.

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: AI and Your Job Search

Ready to take your job search to the next level? Join us to learn how to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to explore career options, polish your job applications, and stand out in the hiring process. From creating tailored résumés and cover letters to practicing interviews and researching employers, AI tools can give you a competitive edge as you are looking for a job in Public Health. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make a career transition, this session will provide practical strategies and real-world examples to help you use AI confidently and effectively. Hosts: Vic Massaglia, MA, UMN School of Public Health Nafeesa Rizwan, MPH student in Epidemiology Tricia Todd, MPH, Former MPHA President, Director, PreHealth Student Resource Center September 16 from 12:00-1:00pm

Audience: Public health professionals and students.

9/16: Science to Practice: Protecting Children from Respiratory Viruses in 2025-2026

Prepare for the 2025–2026 respiratory virus season with the latest insights on RSV, flu, and COVID-19 in children. This timely webinar covers emerging trends, key risk factors, and evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies to help clinicians provide proactive, informed care. Presented by Tracie Newman, MD, MPH, FAAP Register today: http://bit.ly/4pjIVkC

Audience: Everyone is welcome! This activity has been approved for free continuing medical education and continuing pharmacy education credits.

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: Frontline Fatigue: Addressing Trauma and Burnout for Public Health Professionals

Sponsored by: Region IV Public Health Training Center

Public health professionals are often the invisible responders during times of crisis, chronic community trauma, and systemic differences. While serving others, many are experiencing unprecedented levels of fatigue, moral distress, secondary trauma, and burnout — often without the space or support to process it. This webinar, hosted by the Region IV Public Health Training Center in collaboration with the James and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, offers a trauma-informed and systems-oriented approach to understanding and addressing occupational stress in the public health workforce. Participants will explore how individual experiences of burnout are often shaped by broader organizational and societal structures — and will walk away with practical tools to promote wellbeing and resilience at both the personal and institutional levels.

Audience: Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, this session aims to validate, resource, and restore those working at the intersection of care, fairness, and public health.

9/17: Smart Solutions, Hidden Costs: Weighing AI’s Climate and Health Impact

Sponsored by: Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

The AI boom introduces new possibilities for identifying and implementing innovative climate solutions that can protect communities and improve health. At the same time, the water and energy resources — and resulting fossil fuel emissions — needed to cool and power AI’s data centers create new and growing threats to health. In this webinar, Harvard experts will address AI’s complex relationship with both climate and health outcomes, acknowledging both the transformative potential and the real costs involved.

9/17: BRACE: A Public Health Model for Climate Action

9/17: The Current Opioids Policy Landscape & What’s Ahead

In September 2025, Health Affairs will publish a theme issue on the opioid crisis, adding new empirical research articles, perspectives, and policy proposals for addressing opioid misuse and addiction to the national dialogue around opioid use disorders. Join Health Affairs September 17 for a free virtual event with Brendan Saloner and Joshua Sharfstein discussing the current opioids policy landscape and what lies ahead.

9/17: Understanding the 988 Lifeline System in Minnesota

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health

This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the 988 Lifeline infrastructure, including understanding the routing system of the 988 network, operational components of 988 Lifeline centers, and how the system is designed to support individuals in need of emotional and mental health support.

Audience: Whether you are a local organization, stakeholder in crisis services or community member, this session will provide a foundational understanding of how 988 functions in Minnesota.

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.

10/9: Reviving the Lost Approach of Salons for Qualitative Researchers with Stuart Grande

Sponsored by: Bright Spots Qualitative Mini-Lab; UMN School of Public Health

Qualitative researchers can often find themselves isolated in academic health departments, lost in a sea of positivist approaches, searching for their collective voice. If history teaches us to learn from our past then perhaps the 18th Century salons model a way for qualitative researchers to enhance their collective voice. The need for a modern-day salon emerges from the highly competitive fields of medicine and public health where rigor and quality evidence are rewarded, and where many independent qualitative researchers expend energy to justify their approach.

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.

Now through 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.

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.

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

Sponsored by: North Dakota State University Department of Public Health

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

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.

Applicant can live anywhere in Minnesota

Rapid Response Evaluator - Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/18)

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

The purpose of this position is to protect vulnerable individuals receiving care in facilities licensed and/or certified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through investigating allegations of compliance violations and/or of maltreatment. Critical to this role is the ability to apply nursing and health related knowledge to evaluate data obtained, interviews conducted, and observations completed during an investigation. The person hired for the position will also be responsible for documentation of the investigations and statements of deficiencies as it relates to compliance and maltreatment. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) office location. The hours of work are generally between 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Monday- Friday and the need for early morning, evening and weekend work hours are determined by the investigation workload. When not traveling or onsite at facilities, the remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines. Job ID: 88612.

Required/minimum qualifications: Currently licensed in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, without restriction. AND Two (2) years of professional experience in a health care setting in positions that may include the following work experience: Registered Nuse (RN), Charge Nurse (must include at least two years working as an RN Charge Nurse), RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Health Care Administrator. A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Social Work, in the medical field or closely related area may substitute for experience as described in the job post.

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.

Nursing Evaluator II - Nursing Evaluator, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/17)

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

The Nursing Evaluator will provide regulatory surveillance to licensed assisted living and home care providers using nursing and health related knowledge to assure quality care and services through compliance with State regulations, laws and rules related to the provision of assisted living and home care services. The Evaluation unit conducts scheduled onsite surveys of state licensed assisted living facilities and home-care providers. Evaluators are responsible to make onsite observations, conduct interviews and write licensing correction orders of survey findings. This position may be responsible to participate in administrative hearings and conduct follow-up visits to providers to ensure correction of licensing violations. Positions will be based out of the Bemidji office location with up to 75% of work time spent onsite performing surveillance of facilities. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office. Job ID: 88613.

Required/minimum qualifications: Licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse, without restriction. AND Two (2) years of professional experience in a health care setting in positions that may include the following work experience: Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse (must include at least two years working as an RN Charge Nurse), RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Health Care Administrator. A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Social Work, in the medical field or closely related area may substitute for experience as described in the job post.

Disease Prevention & Control Nurse, Polk County Public Health (no close date)

Polk County Public Health (MN) is hiring a 1.0 full time Registered Nurse/Public Health Nurse to join our dedicated, mission-driven team. Make a difference every day by leading disease prevention and control efforts, providing health services, and promoting wellness in your community. We are seeking nursing candidates with excellent nursing assessment skills, clear verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with a team, in the community, and independently. Must be resourceful and able to use all available information to make sound decisions in critical and sensitive situations.

RNI or RNII - Correctional Health, Polk County Public Health (no close date)

We are seeking nursing candidates with excellent nursing assessment skills, clear verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with a team, in the community, and independently. Must be resourceful and able to use all available information to make sound decisions in critical and sensitive situations.

Required/minimum qualifications: Candidates will have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota and hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The wage range for this position is $33.44-44.90 per hour, DOE and qualifications. EOE. New! Earn an additional $5 per hour. We are now offering a flat rate $5/hour shift premium for all hours worked in Correctional Health services. For more information: 6117813:Career Search

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

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

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

Public Health Director, Clay County Public Health (no close date)

Duties and essential functions: The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. • Direct and implement health programs • Prepare and manage budgets • Manage a planning process to identify, coordinate and deliver necessary services • Prepare necessary reports • Evaluate programs for efficiency and effectiveness • Coordinate the delivery of community health services with other public and private services • Advise and assist the community health board in the selection, direction and motivation of personnel • Other duties as assigned.

Required/minimum qualifications: • A baccalaureate or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity, OR • Be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian in the state of Minnesota and have two years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. OR • A baccalaureate or higher degree and four years of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. OR • A master's or higher degree in administration, public health, community health, environmental health, or nursing, and one year of documented public health experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; • Valid Driver’s license • Ability to successfully complete background investigation.

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

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

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

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.

Regional Director of Prevention Initiatives - Southern MN, Family Wise (no close date)

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

Building and sustaining relationships with community as they implement prevention initiatives within the assigned region of the state. Promoting meaningful engagement in decision-making by using inclusive approaches for gathering community input and expanding leadership to new and diverse partners. Providing planning, facilitation support, and technical assistance to Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives as they implement the phases of More Resilient Minnesota. Providing training and support for the Circle of Parents network and ACE Interface presenter network (which may include one-on-one consultations, presenter demonstrations, co-presenting support, networking sessions, and workshops). Supporting planning for annual prevention-related events. Entering data, collecting surveys, and completing reports for all regional prevention initiatives by due dates.

Required/minimum qualifications: You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or possess demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience. You have the ability to present or speak publicly to live audiences. You work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a team. You have the ability to build relationships with culturally diverse communities, families, staff, and organizations. It is preferable but not required if you are a certified ACE Interface Presenter. It is preferable but not required if you have partnered with a local Circle of Parents group (as a facilitator, advisory member, or participant). You have the ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills. You have the ability to make complex decisions, problem-solve, navigate ambiguity, and manage contradictory information to solve problems effectively.

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

Communications Strategist - Communications Specialist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/12)

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

The Communications Strategist leads the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of communications efforts for the Office of African American Health. The Communications Strategist is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive communications plan that supports the office’s mission to address identified health disparities of African Americans in Minnesota. The role requires the planning and production of a communications plan, and producing culturally relevant, accessible, and audience-specific communications across multiple platforms. Job ID: 87925.

Required/minimum qualifications: Three (3) years of communications experience. Experience must include: Project management with internal and external partners. Developing a communications plan that includes input from key stakeholders. Coordinating and implementing communications activities, such as developing internal and external communications strategies, goals and objectives, timetables/schedules, work plans, or other related activities. Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process: Knowledge of African American health, public health, and communications. Knowledge of communications principles and strategies. Organization and coordination skills sufficient to manage assignments. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 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.

MEDSS Informatician - Research Scientist 2, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/12)

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

The purpose of this position is to conduct research to examine, devise and evaluate business processes and procedures to enhance Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System (MEDSS) operations and data quality for all MEDSS users during the process of upgrading the application to a new version. Job ID: 87408.

Required/minimum qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization, governance and research. Further qualifications listed in job post.

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.

Nursing Practice Specialist-Registered Nurse Senior, Minnesota Board of Nursing (closes 9/15)

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

The Minnesota Board of Nursing exists to protect the public's health and safety through regulation of nursing, education, licensure and practice. The Board conducts business through five major service areas: credentialing, education, discipline/complaint resolution, nursing practice and data. The Nursing Practice Specialist manages a complex case load of complaints alleging violations of the Nursing Practice Act and makes recommendations to the Board of Nursing for resolution and final disposition. The Specialist analyzes laws, rules, regulations, practice standards and data to provide information to consumers, nurses, and employers on nursing regulation and nursing practice standards related to competent, safe, and effective nursing care in compliance with legally defined scope of practice. Job ID: 88573.

Required/minimum qualifications: Associate degree in Nursing. Current Minnesota RN license or the ability to obtain licensure prior to hire. Five years of experience in nursing practice within the last 10 years.

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

Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System (MEDSS) ELR Lead Informatician - Research Scientist 3, Minnesota Department of Health (closes 9/22)

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

This position exists to lead/directing the planning, development, implementation and operation of electronic data submissions for the Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System (MEDSS), and conduct research projects, advanced data analysis, data visualization, data modeling, and data standardization. The incumbent leads/directs collaborations with program managers and staff, vendors, MN.IT, and internal and external stakeholders to identify technical standards, develop processes and develop specifications for data submission into MEDSS to ensure that disease information is received, organized and accessible for public health decision making. Job ID: 88756.

Required/minimum qualifications: Four (4) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization, governance and research. Further qualifications in job post.

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.

Research Scientist 3 - Air Toxicologist, Minnesota Department of Health

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

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. MDH is currently seeking an Air Toxicologist to help protect Minnesotans from air pollutants. The position provides expert technical leadership and support as a member of the MDH Air Toxicology Program in the areas of toxicology and human health risk assessment, deriving health protective guidance for air contaminants. This position will work with MDH Air Toxicologists and Scientists from other agencies to advance our understanding of current and emerging air toxics and protect public health. JOB ID: 88004

Required/minimum qualifications: Resumes must reflect qualifications to be considered: • (4) Four years of analytical research or planning experience in an environmental health science field, specializing in toxicology training or human health risk assessment. *A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Health may substitute for one (1) year of experience. *A master’s degree in human or environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, or Industrial Hygiene may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience. *A doctorate degree in Human or Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, or Industrial Hygiene May substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Partnership Coordinator, Environmental Initiative (no close date)

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

We are seeking to hire a partnership coordinator who will provide project management and administrative support to advance varied workstreams in a team-based environment. Qualified candidates should have a collaborative orientation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage their time and prioritize assigned tasks. The person in this role will collaborate with a variety of Environmental Initiative team members, and work closely with partners from business, government, community groups, and others on voluntary emission and exposure-reduction projects. This position will manage implementation for Clean Air Minnesota and related projects, such as Project Clean Air Repair (Project CAR), Project Stove Swap, and the Clean Air Assistance Project. Applications submitted by Sept. 15, 2025 will receive primary consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.

Required/minimum qualifications: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative mindset and experience working with cross-sector partners. Ability to work independently and self-direct work. Comfort with problem-solving and trying new approaches. Experience using Microsoft Office and Mac systems; ability to learn new software. Familiarity or interest in pollution reduction strategies, clean air programs, or environmental health.

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