Community Health Director

Make a Difference in Community Health—One Connection at a Time!

Are you passionate about helping people live healthier, more connected lives? Do you enjoy building partnerships, developing innovative programs, and inspiring others to make lasting lifestyle changes? If so, the Whatcom Family Y is looking for a Community Health Director to help strengthen the health and well-being of our community!

At the Y, we believe healthy living is about more than physical fitness. It's about creating opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to thrive. From helping older adults stay active and independent to supporting individuals managing chronic health conditions, our Healthy Living programs make a meaningful difference every day.

As our Community Health Director, you'll lead programs that empower individuals to take charge of their health, build strong relationships with healthcare providers and community organizations, and expand access to wellness opportunities throughout Whatcom County.

What You'll DoLead Programs That Change Lives Oversee and grow community health programs focused on active aging, chronic disease prevention and management, and healthy behavior change.

Develop and evaluate evidence-based programs that help participants achieve meaningful, lasting health improvements.

Identify new opportunities to address community health needs and make healthy living more accessible.

Build Community Connections Develop strong partnerships with healthcare providers, employers, senior-serving organizations, and community partners.

Lead corporate wellness initiatives that support healthier workplaces through programs, education, and wellness events.

Represent the Y at community health fairs, workshops, screenings, and outreach events.

Inspire and Support a Great Team Recruit, train, coach, and develop staff and volunteers who share your passion for community health.

Foster a welcoming, collaborative environment where staff and participants feel supported and valued.

Collaborate with our group exercise, personal training, and Wellness Center teams to create a connected and positive experience for Y members.

Drive Growth and Impact Manage program budgets, resources, and schedules to support quality and sustainability.

Track participation, outcomes, and community impact to continuously improve programs.

Collaborate across Y departments to connect members and community participants with programs that meet their needs.

Support grant-funded initiatives, fundraising efforts, and partnerships that expand the Y's impact.

What You Bring We're looking for a collaborative, relationship-focused leader who is excited about improving community health and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Our ideal candidate brings:

Experience in community health, health promotion, wellness programming, public health, or a related field.

Strong leadership skills with experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.

Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, behavior change, active aging, and evidence-based health programs.

A passion for building community partnerships and connecting people with resources.

Experience with program development, budgeting, and evaluating program outcomes.

Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

A commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and reducing barriers to healthy living.

Experience working with healthcare organizations, corporate wellness programs, or community-based nonprofits is a plus!

Why Join the Y?

At the Whatcom Family Y, your work is more than a job—it's an opportunity to strengthen our community.

You'll have the chance to:

Make a lasting impact by helping individuals and families improve their health and quality of life.

Build meaningful…