Wellness Specialist (Roster)

City of Greensboro•Greensboro, NC

12h

About The Position

The Wellness Specialist is responsible for actively coordinating wellness programs to the employee population to maximize participation and, ultimately, improve quality of life and health outcomes for employees. This is a roster position, meaning it is hourly employment with limited hours (up to 1,000 hours in a 12-month period) and does not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays. Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system but can be a pathway to full-time, benefited employment.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
At least 1 year of administrative experience, preferably in a health and wellness setting.
Currently enrolled in an Associate’s program in Health Promotion, Public Health, Human Services, Exercise Science, Nutrition, and Psychology, with demonstrated progress toward completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Health Promotion / Wellness
Bachelor’s in Public Health
Bachelor’s in Community Health Education
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Bachelor’s in Nutrition / Dietetics
Certified Wellness Trainer or Personal Training Credentials

Responsibilities

Actively coordinate wellness programs to the employee population to maximize participation and improve quality of life and health outcomes.
Proactively manage and partner with Wellness Consultant for day-to-day administration of all benefit plans/programs.
Assist with coordination of wellness days, including health fairs, biometric screenings, and lunch & learn seminars.
Develop effective employee communications to improve understanding of benefit plans.
Manage communications for CityNet, Monthly Calendar, PowerPoints, etc.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate internal wellness data, records and reports.
Interface with select vendors for wellness events and administration.
Implement new initiatives to focus on employee health and ensure integration of the wellness program with our strategic plan.
In coordination with Wellness Consultant, support the execution of internal management of rewarded leave tracking.
Create related communications, training and program implementation plans as a means to attract, retain, reward and motivate City employees.
Ensure compliance with all HIPPA and legal requirements associated with various employee benefits programs and personal employee data protection.
Conduct gym orientations and Healthy Rewards 101 as scheduled in benefits calendar.