San Diego Regional Program Manager

HealthCorps • San Diego, CA

23d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? At HealthCorps, our mission is to improve the lives of youth—both mentally and physically—by providing opportunities to build healthier futures. Who We Are We’re HealthCorps, a national nonprofit committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower young people to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to lifelong social, emotional, and physical challenges. Our values drive the work we do here at HealthCorps; we're mission obsessed, have an entrepreneurial mindset, value that our people are our power, know that teamwork makes the dream work and believe that there is empowerment to influence change, both within our teams as well as the communities we serve. Where You Fit In We’re looking for a creative, friendly, and self-motivated leader to implement an innovative community-wide wellness program in San Diego County that empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. You’ll be a catalyst for sustainable change, promoting health and wellness in schools and the broader community. As a Regional Program Manager, you will: Train, deploy, and supervise near-peer mentors to help deliver HealthCorps’ proven programming. Oversee health-promoting initiatives, including Teens Make Health Happen Clubs, monthly wellness campaigns, community events, and regional and national health fairs. Build and maintain relationships with school districts, universities, student wellness officers, local alumni, and strategic community partners to develop a strong network dedicated to

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant program management experience OR 5–7 years in health and wellness, education, or service-based programs.
• Experience mentoring or supervising teens, university students, or staff, with knowledge of recruitment and training.
• Experience working in an education system.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Established professional network in San Diego County related to health, wellness, or education.
• Passion for health education, youth development, and community wellness.
• Open to implementing and improving dynamic programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing school-based programming and working with administrators.
• Proven ability to self-start, stay organized, and problem-solve in a resource-limited environment.
• Experience managing a program budget.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills 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 30-40 school sites.
• Build and Lead a Team. Oversee and manage the recruitment, application, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of 15+ near-peer mentors to support in-school program delivery.
• Assess Community Needs and Progress. Research community health challenges and measure program impact through reporting and tracking.
• Manage Health Education Program. Ensure successful delivery of HealthCorps’ program activities and health-promoting events across San Diego County throughout the school year.
• Support Outreach and Awareness. Assist in developing and promoting HealthCorps initiatives through social media and events. Contribute to student engagement platforms like Instagram and TikTok to showcase program successes.
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. Prioritize health and wellness daily, working to expand access to health education in schools and the broader community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager