Wellness Program Coordinator

Are you passionate about promoting well-being in the workplace?

TriMet is seeking a Wellness Program Coordinator to lead our agency-wide employee wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate has both the project management skills needed to execute a strategic plan and the wellness experience needed to develop programs that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees.

Join TriMet, recently ranked by Forbes Magazine as the top place to work in Oregon, and make a meaningful impact on our employees’ well-being while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The Wellness Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs and initiatives that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees (union and non-union). This position works collaboratively with various departments, and chairs the Wellness Committee to create a healthy and supportive work environment.

This role requires being in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance through effective leadership, training, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work.  

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.  

Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Wellness program that aligns with TriMet’s values and objectives. Increase wellbeing awareness by developing and maintaining a communications campaign to educate employees on wellness opportunities, create and maintain annual calendar of events, campaigns and communications. Create and maintain strategic plan, facilitate committee meetings, and foster a connection with leadership across the agency to gain support for initiatives.
• Maintain Wellness budget; develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the operation of the Wellness Program.
• Design, manage, and lead a variety of wellness initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles for TriMet employees, including but not limited to fitness programs and assessments, personal training, stress management services, and mental health support services, internal and external. Support employee resilience by connecting them to resources.
• Plan, develop, and deliver educational materials, training programs, and workshops to increase employee awareness and understanding of wellness and fitness programs. Encourage employee participation in wellness-related classes, trainings, and seminars. Engage in outreach.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal policies and standards, legal regulations, and other applicable guidelines.
• Survey, collect, analyze, and report data related to Wellness initiatives, campaigns, and programs. Share with employees and agency leadership. Compile statistical summaries of participant data and class attendance to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Benefits & HRIS, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and other Departments in LRHR, Safety & Security, and Operations Divisions, to integrate employee wellness into TriMet culture.
• Establish relationships with wellness vendors, TriMet carriers, etc. to promote wellness programs, discounts, and campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance and evolve the Wellness program.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a similar discipline being preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience are required. *   
• Two (2) years of experience in wellness program development or a related role are required.
• A Professional Human Resources Certification is preferred.
• Possession of current/valid Class “C” license issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the “credited experience”.  

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 11, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range
Minimum: $64,408.00
Maximum: $96,614.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above.  For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check