Community Health Organizer – Multiple Texas Locations

About the role

The Texas A&M Center for Community Health & Aging is seeking energetic Community Health Organizers to support its Opioid Prevention for K‑12 Students (TOPS) program across several Texas cities. You will act as a bridge between schools, community leaders, and the university, helping to design, deliver, and evaluate opioid‑prevention education.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach events and training sessions for high schools, middle schools, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between school decision‑makers and the TOPS program team.
• Plan, implement, and assess health‑education activities, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Travel independently to multiple sites, sometimes covering up to 50% of work time.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation of program outcomes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in public health, health education, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in public/community relations, event planning, or similar roles.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or CHW Instructor is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency with word‑processing applications.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications.

What we offer

• Competitive, commensurate salary based on education and experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to a grant‑funded public‑health initiative.
• Experience working within a leading academic health center.