Local public health can be a remarkably fulfilling and mission-driven career path. The Commonwealth’s local public health workforce is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds with an array of professional skills and expertise. Many local public health professionals began their careers in other industries or sectors. Your personal goals and values may drive a career shift or you may be motivated by being a part of a team focused on serving your community or by the range of opportunities a career in public health can provide.
Whether you are exploring potential career paths at the outset of your professional life – or looking for a mid-career pivot to something new – there is a role and a place for you in public health. The local health community is caring and inclusive and can offer you mentorship and professional development.
This section offers a broad overview of some typical local public health roles.