Program Assistant

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County's Population Health team has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to become our new Program Assistant Population Health works to eliminate health disparities among all populations living in Wake County. The CDC views population health as an interdisciplinary, customizable approach that allows health departments to connect practice to policy for change to happen locally. This approach uses non-traditional partnerships among different sectors of the community—public health, industry, academia, health care, local government entities, etc.—to achieve positive health outcomes.

Some of our program highlights include;

Ask the Doc Town Hall

Youth Health Council

Wake Wheels for Health

HealthLit4Wake Coalition & Workgroups

Various Community Engagement events

In your new impactful role, you will help the community and your team by;

Supporting day to day administrative responsibilities associated with the division identified by project leads

Maintaining programmatic records/files

Coordinating meeting/event logistics

Delivering email communication to internal and external project stakeholders

Recording meeting notes and minutes

Managing purchasing for Population Health needs by sourcing approved vendors, submitting purchase requests, coordinating with Finance, tracking orders, and ensuring all purchases align with county procurement guidelines and budget requirements

Apply today and find out first-hand why Wake County is an awesome place to live, work, and play We offer competitive benefits and compensation package as well as a work environment that encourages staff engagement, innovation, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We also offer a 5% contribution to employees' 401k Join #TeamWake

To find out more about the good work we do in the community click on the link below.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Associate's degree

One year of job-related experience

Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Associate Degree or equivalent

2 years of related work experience for state/federal grant initiatives

Basic knowledge in use of Microsoft Office

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Ability to work comfortably with multiple stakeholders

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written communication

About This Position

Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm M-F

Hiring Range:

Market Range:

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/23/2026