JOB REPORT / 21-1091 · 16 TASKS

Health Education Specialists.

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Document activities and record information
Provide program information to the public by preparing…
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health…

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16 of 16 tasks reviewed

We went through all 16 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Health Education Specialists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
AI DOES
Drafts activity logs, fills in report templates, and pulls counts from notes or spreadsheets
YOU DO
Verify the numbers are accurate and reflect what really happened in the field
TASK 02
Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
AI DOES
Drafts press releases, suggests social media copy, and organizes web content
YOU DO
Verify health facts, build media trust, and shape the community voice
TASK 03
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
AI DOES
Drafts policy templates, summarizes health guidelines, and organizes plan structures
YOU DO
Apply local knowledge, build stakeholder trust, and adapt plans to real community needs
TASK 04
Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.
AI DOES
Drafts grant narrative sections, summarizes program data, formats budgets, and checks requirements
YOU DO
Build funder relationships, tailor community context, and make strategic decisions about fit
TASK 05
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
AI DOES
Organizes contact lists, flags duplicate records, drafts update templates, and suggests database structures
YOU DO
Decide what information matters most for your specific community and programs
TASK 06
Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
AI DOES
Searches for resources, summarizes articles, drafts catalog entries, and flags outdated materials
YOU DO
Decide what your specific community actually needs and build trust with local partners
TASK 07
Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
AI DOES
Researches best practices, drafts program frameworks, and summarizes community health data
YOU DO
Build relationships with agencies and tailor advice to their real-world needs and culture
TASK 08
Design and administer training programs for new employees and continuing education for existing employees.
AI DOES
Drafts training materials, outlines curricula, and generates quiz questions
YOU DO
Read the room, coach real people, and tailor learning to your team's actual gaps
TASK 09
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
AI DOES
Drafts survey questions, cleans data, and generates summary reports
YOU DO
Build relationships with communities and interpret what the numbers really mean locally
TASK 10
Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
AI DOES
Drafts evaluation frameworks, survey questions, and data analysis summaries
YOU DO
Judge what matters most in your specific community and program context
TASK 11
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach emails, summarizes partner info, and tracks relationship history
YOU DO
Show up, listen well, and build genuine trust with real people
TASK 12
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
AI DOES
Summarizes health data, drafts meeting agendas, and maps existing community services
YOU DO
Lead the conversations, build trust with community groups, and decide which goals fit local values
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
AI DOES
Creates drafts, designs layouts, and formats materials
YOU DO
Ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity
About this analysis
55% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
AI DOES
Creates presentation slides, handouts, and program outlines
YOU DO
Connect with your audience and inspire action
About this analysis
52% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15
Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
AI DOES
Drafts progress reports, tracks program goals, and flags schedule gaps
YOU DO
Build trust with your team and make real-time calls about people and priorities
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.
AI DOES
Generates content templates and curriculum outlines
YOU DO
Shape programs for real community needs
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Health Education Specialists
SOC code: 21-1091
Tasks reviewed: 16 of 16

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $64,070 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $74,150 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 65,690
Employed in Colorado: 750
Job outlook: +4.5% by 2034 · ~7,900 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.

Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.

Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.

Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.

Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.

Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.

Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.

Design and administer training programs for new employees and continuing education for existing employees.

Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.

Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.

Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.

Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.

Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.

Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.

Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.

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