Health & Education Project Manager

SUMMARY:

Community Solutions is hiring a Health Education Project Manager to lead and coordinate the development of the LivWell Health Education Curriculum. This program equips behavioral health providers to integrate the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine into client care and deliver workshops that support recovery and wellness for individuals with severe mental illness.

We seek a candidate with experience in project management, curriculum development, and/or health education, ideally within behavioral health. The role collaborates across departments and external partners, is based in Gilroy, CA with a hybrid schedule, and requires occasional travel. 

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications and Knowledge:

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Education and Experience:   

Required: 

• Project management experience with strong organizational skills.
• Background in health or behavioral health education, with knowledge of lifestyle medicine.
• Skilled in training development, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication, instructional design, and eLearning expertise.
• Experience with program evaluation, reporting, and grant compliance.
• Commitment to health equity, inclusion, and collaborative teamwork.

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, public health, or related field.
• 5 years of experience managing health education or behavioral health projects, including curriculum or training program development
• The individual will preferably be bilingual and bicultural.

Special Requirements: Must be able to receive criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices. Position requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.  

What You'll Be Doing in the role of Health Education Project Manager: The following are examples of essential job duties for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned to support the program and Agency.  

• Proven project management skills, including planning, goal setting, and progress tracking.
• Background in health education, behavioral health, public health, or related fields.
• Expertise in lifestyle medicine principles (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and substance avoidance) applied in behavioral health settings.
• Experience designing and facilitating training for behavioral health professionals or clients with severe mental illness.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and incorporate feedback into curriculum development.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, translating complex health information into accessible, engaging formats.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and eLearning platforms.
• Experience with data collection, evaluation, and outcome reporting.
• Commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and inclusive practices.
• Collaborative team player with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management and presentation tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canva, Zoom, etc.).
• Experience with grant compliance and reporting is preferred.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Working at Community Solutions:

The annual base salary range for this role starts at $70,000. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with the market data. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and encourage a strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing:

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities 

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and stand for extended periods, talk and hear, and use office equipment; occasional need to lift and move objects up to 25lbs. 

Work Environment, Location, and Length: This position is located at our Headquarters Office in Gilroy, CA and is open to a flexible work schedule, with occasional needs to be able to travel into other offices within Santa Clara County. This position is funded by a two year grant and continuation beyond is dependent upon continued program funding.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• License: Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Please note that Community Solutions has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients. As a condition of employment, Community Solutions employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Note: This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.