Wellness and Nutrition Coordinator, Operations Officer I (NCS) - Department of Human Resources

This is a non-civil service position.

Pay

Salary Range: $73,897.00 - $118,515.00 annually
Hiring Salary Range: $73,897.00 - $96,206.00 annually

About Us

The City of Baltimore offers fulfilling careers in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere, driving social impact both on the job and in the community. We hire great people and provide them with skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations.

The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, along with wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. Learn more about our benefits.

About the Role

The Wellness and Nutrition Coordinator (Operations Officer I) reports directly to the Wellness Program Manager. This position assists with all matters related to employee health and wellness, including employee benefits, program development, employee wellness, clerical duties, and employee stakeholder/morale committee.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual nutrition counseling services for city employees and retirees.
• Teach employees and/or retirees about health topics such as DHR Wellness programs, stress management, exercise, and disease prevention.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education webinars, seminars, events, and tabling for city-wide and agency-wide wellness events/requests.
• Assess the needs of agencies to provide appropriate advisement and service.
• Prepare reports on agency and city-wide progress and collaborate with the Wellness Team on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist agencies or the city with programs such as fitness classes, holistic wellness programs, and financial wellness programs.
• Explain procedures and answer questions about programs and initiatives.
• Develop and implement health education programs for individuals or groups of people.
• Create and execute health and wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles and meet the needs of a diverse population.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine program goals and objectives, and develop evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of program operations, including staffing, budgeting, marketing, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with other departments, agencies, healthcare carriers, and organizations to coordinate services and maximize resources.
• Promote programs through public relations and marketing efforts, and represent the organization at city events.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence related to program activities.
• Stay up to date on trends in the health and wellness industry, and attend professional development workshops and conferences as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating records, ordering supplies, and processing invoices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in health education, wellness promotion, or a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition or related field.
• Licensure as a nutritionist.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations.
• Experience with program evaluation and data analysis.

Additional Information

• Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions of trust will be required to complete a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting.
• Selected candidates, including current City employees, must complete a mandatory six-month probation.