Community Health Program Coordinator

Department

Health Department

Location

1040 S. Winter Street

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

From $31.37 an hour

Requisition

2026_June22

Open Date

06/22/2026

Close Date

Description

General Statement of Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Health Officer, the Community Health Program Coordinator oversees select public health grants and coordinates, supports, and leads emergency preparedness activities, community health assessment efforts, local health networks and coalitions, and community outreach initiatives. This position leads planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for assigned programs and grants and serves as a key liaison between the health department, community partners, and stakeholders.

**Supervision Received:**Work is performed under the general supervision of the Health Officer or designee.

**Supervision Exercised:**None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

• Coordinate Public Health Emergency Preparedness:

oLead preparedness and response activities for public health emergencies.

oDevelop, review, and maintain public health emergency preparedness and response plans.

oCoordinate planning, training, and exercises to test and strengthen preparedness systems.

oEnsure compliance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

oEmergency Preparedness Grant requirements, including timely reporting and deliverables.

• Grant Management & Program Oversight:

oCoordinate and manage assigned public health education and prevention grants.

oMonitor grant timelines, budgets, and performance measures.

oWork in coordination with the Business Office to ensure fiscal responsibility and grant compliance

oIdentify opportunities to strengthen or expand programs through partnerships and funding.

• Community Health Assessment & Planning:

oLead and coordinate the Community Health Assessment process in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.

oCollect, analyze, and interpret community health data to inform planning and programming.

oSupport development and implementation of community health improvement initiatives.

• Community Partnerships & Health Network Leadership:

oServe as lead coordinator for the local health network and related coalitions.

oFacilitate meetings, maintain partner engagement, and support collaborative initiatives.

oStrengthen relationships with healthcare providers, emergency responders, community organizations, and stakeholders.

• Public Health Education:

oDevelop instructional materials and conduct presentations to educate the public on emergency preparedness and other relevant public health topics.

oCollaborate with health department staff and community organizations to identify explore opportunities for health education promotion.

oImplement public health education activities and classes throughout the community and Lenawee County.

• Outreach and Promotion:

oPromote and market Lenawee County Health Department programs to the community, physicians, human service agencies, and media.

oAssist individuals and groups in locating health education resources.

oReview local health statistics and make recommendations for programming, outreach, and education based on these statistics.

• Other Duties and Responsibilities

oPrepare written reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership, boards, and partners.

oMaintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

oDemonstrate professionalism, cultural competence, and compassion in interactions with the public and partners.

oDuring a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.

oPerform other duties as assigned.

**Desirable Education, Experience and/or Qualifications:**An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training, qualifications and/or experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or health-related field, public, business administration or related field. A master’s degree in public health or health-related field, public or business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience. The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

• Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public health program coordination, emergency preparedness, grant management, community health planning, or related work.

• Working knowledge of public health systems, emergency preparedness frameworks, and community health assessment processes.

• Experience coordinating programs, managing grants, and working with community partners.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Possession of or ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications.

• Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities:

• Requires a high degree of schedule flexibility to respond to departmental need during non-routine work hours.

• Weekend and evening work may be required.

• Duties require sufficient mobility to work, use of a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

• Work is performed in varying temperatures and humidity.

• Regular contact with other staff and the public.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Department: Health Department

Position #: 11343-01

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Union: Non-Union/Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, 1950 hours per year)

Pay Grade: NU7544 (Starting Hourly Rate $31.3746)

Work Location: Human Services Bldg. 1040 S Winter St. Adrian MI

Fringe benefits include:

• Health Insurance - Eligible employees have an option between five (5) Simply Blue health plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Employee premium requirements vary by plan type
• Dental Insurance - Delta Dental of Michigan. Employer paid premium
• Vision Insurance - Optional. Employee and Employer split monthly premium 50% - 50%
• Life Insurance - Employer paid premium
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Employer paid premium
• Short Term Disability - Employer paid premium
• Long Term Disability - Employer paid premium
• Defined Contribution 401(a) Money Purchase Plan - Mandatory participation 5% employee / 5% employer funded.
• Accumulated paid leave
• Various holidays

Additional employment information may be found at http://lenawee.mi.us/574/Employment-Opportunities

LENAWEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exempt : Yes

Type : Full-Time

Department : Health Department

Location : Human Services Building