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Specialist, Medical Marijuana

Southeastern Michigan Health Association
Full-time
On-site
Wayne, Michigan, United States
Full-time, Temporary
Description

LOCATION: Wayne County Health Department - Wayne, MI 48184


POSITION SUMMARY: This employee will provide health education materials to medical marijuana dispensaries and advocacy groups, as well as other outreach functions. Employees will also focus on strategically connecting with Wayne County communities throughout the respective calendar year, potentially through focus groups, health education sessions, distribution of education materials, regular communication with medical marijuana advocacy groups, partnerships with Maternal Child Health programs, and other outreach efforts.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide health education materials to medical marijuana dispensaries and advocacy groups, as well as other outreach functions
  • Manage and maintain program information
  • Perform clerical tasks, including processing mail, photocopying, faxing and scanning documents.
  • Provide timely documentation of services/information using an electronic system.
  • Gather information and run reports in a timely manner as requested.
  • Assists with program inventory and maintain supplies as needed.
  • Assists with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives and plans.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Items needed to start and/or keep position)

  • Experience in community outreach
  • Ability to appropriately use computer software programs and telephone.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of resources.
  • Maintain productivity standards.
  • Participate in staff meeting, in-service trainings, education, case conferences, emergency preparedness training/responses and professional meetings which are job related.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • An associate degree in the field of healthcare, public policy, or Human Services
  • A bachelor's or master’s Degree in the Health and Human Service field is preferred.
  • Experience in performing Community Outreach.
JOB PREREQUISITES:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the internet and the use of Web forms
  • Skills in use of computers and software programs including Microsoft Word, ACCESS, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Possess a valid Michigan Driver License and reliable transportation (required)


Salary: $30.90 hourly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Project Duration: 33 weeks

Classification: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

  • Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
  • 401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Various Voluntary Benefit Option

  

Application Deadline: December 21, 2025. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.

 
 

** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.** 
 ** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. ** 
 ** SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. **
Salary Description
$30.90 hourly
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