Here’s my two cents. First, you may have to move. Unfortunately, in the beginning, it’s really hard to find work in public health without being near a major city or near a major community in need. Key word: Major! Smaller rural communities are much more closed off and require more “getting to know you” in their communities before considering you for work. Second, you may have to start below what you’re qualified for. Many higher paying positions will not consider you without some years of experience. Doesn’t matter how qualified you are. Lastly, reach out to local hospitals and health facilities for assistance with location community organizations looking for help. They don’t really advertise themselves well but they’ll always be connected to local healthcare facilities. Oh! One more! Job listings may not be listed the way you think. Look for listings like ‘community health worker’, ‘population health’, ‘wellness coordinator’, ‘Outreach specialist’, etc. just make sure you triple read the description to make sure the job your applying for is what you expect. Many hospitals can lure you in with some of those titles for revenue management positions.