Salary: $36.96 - $47.20 Hourly
Location : 1101 West College Avenue, Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time 37.5 Hour Work Week
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Division: Administration
Program: Public Information & Government Affairs
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

*NOTE* Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card.
SRHD is seeking an experienced public health professional to serve as the district's subject matter expert on health equity. This position leads efforts to advance health equity through community engagement, accessibility initiatives, data-informed decision-making, and cross-organizational collaboration.
This full-time role is based at our College Ave Main Campus and has a base range of $36.96-$47.20 per hour, depending on experience.

What you can expect from us:

Working at the Spokane Regional Health District comes with many perks! Along with the opportunity to make a direct impact on your community's health and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Pension plan options
• 13 Paid Holidays plus one personal day.
• Paid Vacation (13.5 hours per month).
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month).
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive medical benefits
• Career growth and development planning
• And much more...

What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for assessing efforts within SRHD and overseeing internal efforts and systems to improve equitable health outcomes. This position provides visible leadership within the district and the community on disparate health outcomes, the social determinants of health, the impacts of systemic structures on health outcomes, and the broad policy and community changes needed to achieve health equity. Subject matter expert for health equity.
Some Essential Functions Include:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the district health equity goals and priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, particularly those most affected by health inequities, and the organizations that serve them to ensure their perspectives inform planning and decision-making.
• Lead district efforts to ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards, including maintaining expertise in Washington's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Partner with the Data Center to collect, analyze, and share local data, maps, and reports that highlight health disparities and inequities in Spokane County.
• Develop and provide content for internal and external communications, presentations, reports, media opportunities, and public education efforts related to health equity.

For a complete detailed job description, click here.
What we need from you
Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Five years of related experience including a minimum of one (1) year working in equity/diversity fields and at least two (2) years of experience working in the health and wellness field with diverse community groups.
• Experience with enhancing policy systems and frameworks that address health equity and the social determinants of health.
• Experience with local and surrounding communities.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered provided the individual's background demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in public health

Check out our website below
If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD and to apply online, visit our website at https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd

• Longevity Pay at 2.5% (10, 15 and 20 years for represented employees).
• Remote hybrid work available up to two days a week on approved positions.
• Full-time workweek at 37.5 hours.
• Flexible work schedules
• 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day.
• Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month).
• Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month).
• Washington State Public Employee's Retirement Program (PERS2 or PERS3).
• Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Medical/Vision with multiple plan options (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)).
• Dental (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D (determined by annual earnings up to $200,000) and long-term disability.
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Children (voluntary).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Health Savings Accounts (with participating medical plans).
• SmartHealth annual wellness incentives ($125 discount off the annual deductible).
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (employee and family with up to 4 sessions per person, per situation, per year).
• Pet Insurance (voluntary).
• Identity Theft Protection (voluntary).
• Accident, Critical Illness, and/or Hospital Indemnity Insurance (voluntary).

01

Do you have an associate degree or higher in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field?

• I have an associate degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• I have a bachelor's degree in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• I have a master's degree or higher in Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.

02

How many years of related experience do you have that includes: (a) at least one (1) year working in equity/diversity-related fields, and (b) at least two (2) years working in the health and wellness field with diverse community groups?

• Less than 5 years of experience
• 5 to less than 6 years of experience
• 6 to less than 7 years of experience
• 7 to less than 8 years of experience
• 8 to less than 9 years of experience
• 9 or more years of experience

03

How many years of professional experience do you have enhancing policy systems and frameworks that address health equity and the social determinants of health, including experience working with local and surrounding communities?

• I do not have professional experience in these areas.
• I have assisted with or supported work in these areas.
• I have independently performed work in these areas.
• I have led, managed, or been primarily responsible for work in these areas.

04

Do you have a valid driver's license and current auto insurance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question