Description
Industry & Sector: Public K–12 Education — School district employee and student health & wellness services. This is a REMOTE role supporting district-wide wellness strategy, programming, and vendor partnerships across the United States.
Primary title used by top job listings: Wellness Program Coordinator
About The Opportunity Join a mission-driven public education organization to design, implement, and measure comprehensive wellness initiatives that support both staff and student well-being. This remote Wellness Coordinator role leads evidence-based health programming, builds cross-functional partnerships with HR and behavioral health teams, manages grants and compliance, and drives data-informed improvements to increase participation and impact.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and execute district-wide wellness programs and campaigns (physical, mental, and preventative health) tailored to K–12 staff and student populations.
- Plan and deliver virtual and in-person workshops, screenings, and wellness events; manage external vendors and community health partners.
- Coordinate communications and learning materials across platforms (LMS, intranet, email) to drive enrollment and sustained engagement.
- Administer wellness-related grants, budgets, and required reporting; maintain accurate program documentation and records.
- Ensure program compliance with HIPAA and FERPA; serve as a liaison with HR, benefits teams, and behavioral health providers to connect people to care and crisis resources.
- Develop metrics, dashboards, and evaluation frameworks to monitor participation, outcomes, and continuous improvement; present findings to leadership.
Skills & Qualifications Must-Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, Social Work or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience designing and managing workplace or school-based wellness programs with measurable outcomes.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with Learning Management Systems or HRIS platforms.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements and applying privacy practices in school settings.
- Grant writing and reporting experience, including budget tracking and compliance documentation.
- Strong data literacy—ability to build simple dashboards, analyze participation data, and summarize results for stakeholders.
Preferred
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or related wellness certification.
- CPR/First Aid certification and experience coordinating health screenings.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) or demonstrated experience working with diverse K–12 communities.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Fully remote role with flexible scheduling to support work–life balance.
- Mission-driven public education environment focused on employee and student well-being.
- Opportunities for professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and impact-driven work.
How to Stand Out: Emphasize measurable program outcomes, experience managing grants and compliance in K–12 or public-sector settings, and examples of building scalable virtual wellness activities. Use keywords such as "wellness program coordinator," "employee wellness," "K–12 health programming," "HIPAA," and "grant reporting" to improve search visibility.
Skills: behavioral health,wellness,health,hipaa,google workspace

