Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of healthy leaders and making a positive impact in your community? Join our national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth through innovative health education, leadership development, and service-learning initiatives. We're seeking a creative, friendly self-starter to implement a dynamic community-wide wellness program in the greater Navajo County area.
Who We Are:
Our mission is to address health inequities in communities by providing engaging experiences that empower teens to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. We believe that limited access to health education can lead to lifelong social, emotional, and physical challenges. Our core values drive our work, including a commitment to our mission, an entrepreneurial mindset, valuing our people, promoting teamwork, and embracing diversity within our teams and the communities we serve.
Your Role:
As a Regional Program Coordinator, you'll serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness within schools and the broader community. You'll support a team of Regional Program Managers as they train, deploy, and supervise near-peer college mentors from area universities to deliver our proven program in local middle schools. This program includes health-promoting events, a Teens Make Health Happen Club, campus activities, and community initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing strong relationships with local universities, community partners, schools, and district staff to ensure effective program delivery across 3-5 school sites.
- Building and leading a team by supporting the recruitment, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of near-peer mentors.
- Assessing the community's needs and progress by researching health inequities and measuring the program's impact through reporting and tracking.
- Supporting the successful delivery of program activities and health-promoting events, including mentor scheduling, supply procurement, and logistics.
- Directly delivering the program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons, hosting educational events, and more.
- Contributing to social media platforms, stakeholder reports, and communications that showcase student achievements and promote the program's initiatives.
- Prioritizing health and wellness daily, ensuring that health is accessible for all, and leaving a lasting, positive impact on your community.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field (recent college graduates are welcome).
- Passion and commitment to the health, education, and service fields.
- Experience with or interest in serving as a mentor to teens and building relationships.
- Passion for addressing health disparities in a community and/or educational setting.
- Excellent written, verbal, and social skills.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-changing environment.
- Excitement for implementing new and dynamic programs.
- A growth mindset, striving for personal and professional improvement.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, positions, and experiences.
- Commitment to raising cultural consciousness and challenging oppressive practices.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (bilingual skills are a plus).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to travel distances of up to 50 miles within the greater Navajo County, AZ region.
- Available to travel for annual staff training and company retreat 1-2 times a year.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Additional Details:
This is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package. Yearly compensation ranges from $40,000 - $50,000, depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You will be a remote employee located within the greater Navajo County, AZ area, with a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for frequent travel to area schools and universities (30-40% of your time). Some afternoon or evening hours may be required, and occasional overnight travel is anticipated.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives who align with our core beliefs.
If this opportunity resonates with your values and aspirations, we encourage you to apply and join our mission of empowering youth and promoting wellness in our communities.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 50,000.00 Per Year
