Regional Program Coordinator

HealthCorps•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthCorps is seeking a creative, friendly, self-starter to implement an innovative community-wide wellness program in the Phoenix region that empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. This role will serve as a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting improved health and wellness within schools and the broader communities. The Regional Program Coordinator will support a team of Regional Program Managers as they train, deploy, and supervise near-peer college mentors from area universities to help deliver HealthCorps’ proven program in local middle and high schools. The program includes health-promoting events such as the Teens Make Health Happen Club, campus activities, and community events. The coordinator will engage current and potential community stakeholders, including school, district, and university staff, strategic program partners, student wellness officers, and local alumni to develop a network of individuals and organizations with the common goal of improving community health and wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate's degree/equivalent years of experience in a related field.
Recent college graduate with a passion and commitment to the health, education, and service fields.
A self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, and creative individual.
Experience with, or interest in, serving as a mentor to teens and building and cultivating relationships.
Passion for addressing health disparities in a community and/or educational setting.
Excellent written, verbal, and all-around personable social skills.
Open to balancing multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-changing environment.
Excited and willing to implement new and dynamic programs.
Maintain a growth mindset, striving to improve professionally and personally.
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate, and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities, positions, and experiences.
Commitment to raising one’s cultural consciousness and challenging oppressive practices on an interpersonal and institutional level.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop Strong Relationships: Collaborate with local universities, community partners, schools, and district staff to ensure effective delivery of health and wellness programming across 10-30 school sites.
Build and Lead a Team: Support the recruitment, application, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of near-peer mentors leading in-school program delivery.
Assess Community’s Needs and Progress: Research health inequities the community faces and measure impact by reporting and tracking work.
Support Delivery of Health Education Program: Support successful delivery of HealthCorps’ program activities and health-promoting events across the community throughout the school year, including mentor scheduling, supply procurement, and other program logistics.
Direct Program Delivery: Directly deliver the HealthCorps program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons and hosting educational events.
Share and Make Aware: Support the development and promotion of HealthCorps initiatives through social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and HealthCorps events, as well as stakeholder reports and communications.
Commit to the HealthCorps Mission: Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure health is accessible for all.