Organization & Well-Being Coordinator

Organization & Well-Being Coordinator

Location: Blue Zones Transformations Project

Reports To: Organization & Well-Being Lead

FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000-$73,000 with annual performance bonus eligibility

Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live better, longer. The company's work is rooted in explorations and research done by founder and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner in blue zones regions around the world, where people live extraordinarily long and/or happy lives. The original research and findings were released in Buettner's bestselling books The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones, Thrive, and Blue Zones Kitchen—all published by National Geographic books. A hit docuseries, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, was released on Netflix in 2023. Using original Blue Zones research, Blue Zones works with cities and counties to make healthy choices easier through permanent and semi-permanent changes to our human-made surroundings. Participating communities have experienced double-digit drops in obesity and tobacco use and have saved millions of dollars in healthcare costs. For more information, visit www.bluezones.com.

The Organization & Well-Being Coordinator is responsible for driving engagement, partnership development and implementation of well-being strategies across the “Places” sector that contribute to the successful advancement of the Blue Zones Project.  The role is highly relational and external facing.  Success is achieved by:

• Building trusted relationships with community organizations
• Guiding partners through the Blue Zones Project Approved™ process
• Supporting the implementation of environmental, cultural and policy changes
• Sustaining long-term engagement and measurable impact 
• Sustaining long-term engagement and measurable impact

• Community Outreach & Partnership Development
• Identify, research, and prioritize organizations across sectors (worksites, schools, restaurants, grocery stores)
• Execute multi-channel outreach strategies (phone, email, in-person, events, referrals)
• Initiate and secure meetings with organizational leaders and key decision-makers
• Clearly communicate the value of Blue Zones Project in ways that resonate with each sector
• Relationship Management & Account Stewardship
• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of community partners
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships
• Provide consistent follow-up and ongoing communication to sustain engagement
• Track partner progress, commitments, and milestones using CRM and tracking tools
•  Anticipate partner needs and proactively offer support and solutions
• Discovery, Strategy & Implementation Support
• Conduct collaborative discovery conversations to understand partner goals, challenges, and priorities
• Align Blue Zones strategies with each organization’s business, operational, or community goals
• Guide partners through implementation of practical, achievable well-being strategies
• Support development of action plans and timelines tailored to each organization
• Connect partners to relevant tools, resources, and cross-sector opportunities
• Deliver compelling presentations and storytelling through well-being workshops, Purpose workshops, cooking demonstrations, etc. to inspire participation and create meaningful engagement opportunities that drive behavior change.
• Gather, analyze, and translate data, outcomes, and individual stories to advance and drive  participation in Blue Zones Project initiatives.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration
• Foster partnerships across sectors (e.g., schools grocers, restaurants worksites)
• Collaborate with internal Blue Zones teams (People, Policy, Communications)
• Support alignment with the broader community Blueprint

• Energized by the Blue Zones mission to empower everyone, everywhere to live better, longer.
• Relationship and Communication
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders (business owners, educators, HR leaders)
•  Strong written and verbal communication
• Outreach and Engagement
• Confidence in initiating outreach, including cold outreach
• Ability to use multi-channel communication strategies effectively
• Skilled in leading discovery conversations and identifying opportunities
• Account Management & Organization
• Experience managing multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously
• Strong follow-up, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with CRM systems and project tracking tools
• Facilitation and Program Delivery
• Ability to lead workshops, meetings, and group engagements
• Comfortable presenting to groups of varying sizes and audiences
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Ability to connect well-being strategies to organizational goals
• Solution-oriented mindset with adaptability and persistence
• Equity and Community Awareness
• Experience working with diverse populations and communities
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally relevant approaches

• Bachelor's degree; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 2 years of experience serving in an account management, client services or customer service role
• Resident of the local project community or deep local knowledge and engagement with the local community.
• Ability to work onsite in the project office as well as within the community.  
• Available to work weekends, early mornings and evenings as needed for events and community activities.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

• Experience in human resources, employee benefits, wellness, schools, grocery or restaurant and/or business development.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data tracking.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often sitting, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment on a regular basis.
• Ability to move about inside the office to access files, equipment, and attend meetings.
• Ability to attend and participate in events, which may include walking and/or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and transport items up to 20 pounds, such as event materials or equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in person and virtually.
• Ability to travel to off-site meetings or events as required.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, job title, and location to careers@bluezones.com

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