Wellness Coordinator - Cumberland County, NC : Job Details

Salary: $61,616.28 Annually Location : 300 Maiden Lane Fayetteville, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202502725 Department: Employee Pharmacy Opening Date: 08/19/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Grade: 113 Position Overview Empower others to live healthier, happier lives-starting right here at Cumberland County. Join our team and help make a difference in the health and well-being of Cumberland County employees and their families! The Employee Wellness Unit is seeking a passionate professional to coordinate and grow programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, supportive policies, and positive work environments. In this role, you'll gather and analyze data to design meaningful wellness initiatives while serving as the primary connection between the County, community partners, and local organizations. If you're excited about creating programs that inspire healthier living and lasting impact, we'd love to have you on our team. Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements wellness programs and services that align with County goals and employee health needs
• Defines and tracks metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and overall employee engagement
• Prepares and monitors the wellness program budget, including making recommendations and purchases as needed
• Consults with management to ensure programs meet organizational needs and comply with legal requirements
• Compiles and maintains records of wellness activities, preparing reports to share progress and outcomes
• Leads the Employee Wellness Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and guiding discussions
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to select and oversee wellness vendors and referral resources
• Coordinates and facilitates wellness programs, physical activity classes, and health-related activities for employees
• Teaches and leads various wellness activities, ensuring proper setup of equipment and resources
• Plans and manages the annual Employee Health Fair, including vendor coordination, event logistics, and on-site setup

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major/degree in health promotion/management, human resource management, business or public administration, or related field and three (3) years of experience in health or wellness management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management Preferences: Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, requisitioning, health promotion, health counseling, nutritional health program management, or related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health and wellness programming within an organization, including metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
• Knowledge of diseases, health trends, and methods for creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles
• Knowledge of various exercise methods, nutrition planning, and development of healthy menus and diets
• Knowledge of relevant regulations such as HIPAA and ADA, with the ability to interpret and apply them appropriately
• Knowledge of community health agency functions and available resources
• Knowledge of display techniques and methods for preparing and arranging exhibits, posters, and other visual aids
• Knowledge of the application of information technology as it relates to health and wellness programs
• Skill in planning, organizing, and leading engaging public presentations and creative wellness events
• Skill in writing and composing clear, informative content for newsletters, articles, and program communications
• Skill in arranging displays and exhibits to promote health education effectively
• Ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate and motivate groups of employees to actively participate in health and wellness programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county departments, community organizations, and the public
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to model and promote healthy lifestyle choices through personal example
• Ability to meet modern accountability standards, including customer service, responsiveness, turnaround time, respect for diversity, and effective business practices
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly for work-related duties

Conditions of Employment: A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301. Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire. Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees 01 This position may require you to work outside of the normal work hours including evenings and weekends. Can you meet this requirement?

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02 Briefly describe your experience working in the wellness or physical fitness/activity field. 03 Please share your experience in the nutritional health program management field. 04 Are you a certified Physical Trainer or a Weight Management Counselor?

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05 Please describe your experience working in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, billing and invoicing. 06 Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer.* Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process.* Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. (DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION)* Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement.

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