Job Details

Salary: $23.15 Hourly
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 672_10/2025
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
**This position is being filled by Marathon Staffing. This will not be a City position or be entitled to any City benefits. Please apply at

We are seeking a proactive and engaging individual to lead public health education efforts focused on opioid, tobacco, and vaping awareness and prevention. This full-time, grant-funded position centers on delivering structured health education classes, with approximately 50% of the role dedicated to teaching middle and high school students. The educator will also support broader outreach initiatives, develop educational materials, and collaborate with community partners to promote cessation resources and safe practices. This position is contingent upon continued funding approval.

Examples of Duties
Key Duties:

• Plan and deliver health education classes focused on opioid, tobacco, and vaping prevention
• Teach middle and high school students in classroom settings, adapting content to age and cultural relevance
• Develop and distribute educational materials tailored to youth and community audiences
• Promote awareness of cessation programs, safe medication disposal, and smoke-free policies
• Organize and facilitate outreach events and workshops for families and community groups
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations to support prevention efforts
• Conduct surveys and collect data to support grant reporting and program evaluation
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality in accordance with regulations
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry, phone support, and report preparation
• Adapt to evolving community needs and funding requirements

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license
• Community Health Worker Certificate required
• Experience working with youth or in educational settings strongly preferred
• Strong public speaking and communication skills, especially with children and adolescents
• Knowledge of public health principles, substance use prevention, and community resources
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments
• Proficiency in organizing events, managing records, and performing clerical duties

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Thorough background check including child safety screening
• Drug testing
• Reference checks

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45%
• Eleven paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) ###-####.