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

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$73,897.00 - $118,515.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$73,897.00 - $96,206.00 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary

The Wellness and Nutrition Coordinator (Operations Officer I) position reports directly to the Wellness Program Manager. The position assists with all matters related to employee health and wellness, to include, but not limited to: employee benefits, program development, employee wellness, clerical duties and employee stakeholder/morale committee.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual nutrition counseling services for city employees and retirees.
• Teaching employee and/or retirees about health topics such as DHR Wellness programs, stress management, exercise, and disease prevention.
• Provide programing for nutrition education webinars, seminars, events, tabling for city-wide and agency-wide wellness events/requests.
• Learning about the needs of agencies in order to provide appropriate advisement and service
• Preparing reports on agency and city-wide progress and working with Wellness Team on a day-to-day basis
• Assisting agencies or city with programs such as fitness classes, holistic wellness programs, financial wellness programs
• Explaining procedures and answering questions about programs and initiatives
• Developing and implementing health education programs for individuals or groups of people
• Develop and implement 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 as needed, such as updating records, ordering supplies, and processing invoices

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, public health, or related field

AND

Eperience: Have 3+ years professional experience in health education, wellness promotion, or similar role

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in nutrition or related field and licensure as a nutritionist preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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