Blue Zones Worksite Coordinator; SY- Communication and Marketing

Overview

JOB TITLE: Blue Zones Worksite Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Chief of Communications & Marketing

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

PAY GRADE: Admin 02 (230 Days)

DATE REVISED: January 2026

This position is a grant-funded position.

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BLUE ZONES WORKSITE COORDINATOR
Job Description

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Worksite Well-Being Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of the Blue Zones Worksite and Schools Transformation initiative, engaging employees, students, and key stakeholders to create a culture where well-being is prioritized and integrated into daily experiences. Success is achieved when employees, stakeholders, and the organization operationalize the blueprint action plan, resulting in measurable improvements in staff and student well-being that earn the designation of a Certified Blue Zones Worksite and School.

This position is a full-time, onsite role with a reporting relationship to both Blue Zones and the designated school district.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to travel locally, using your own vehicle between campuses within the district.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Strong self-starter and team group leader.
• Adept at working with all levels of organizations to secure ongoing participation and utilization of the appropriate tools and resources.
• Compelling written and oral communication skills as it relates to driving initiatives within an organization.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to represent the Blue Zones brand with partners, the public, and the media.
• Inspiring, influential, collaborative, and responsible.
• Strong project management skills to ensure initiative strategies stay on track and within budget.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multi-sectoral partnerships.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Energized by the Blue Zones' mission to empower everyone, everywhere to live better, longer.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in health education, worksite health promotion, and/or wellness consulting.

• Collaborate with the national Blue Zones team to lead and sustain implementation of the customized district blueprint and school-based action plans, ensuring coordinated advancement of well-being initiatives and measurable progress across all schools, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Develop strong relationships with leaders and key stakeholders within the community to encourage and maximize engagement within Blue Zones activities (moais, Purpose Workshops, and volunteer events), empower teams to lead and adopt blueprint best practices, and achieve well-being improvement goals.
• Maintain a strong knowledge to serve as a subject matter expert of Blue Zones research, worksite health promotion, and best practices related to supporting well-being within a school district.
• Drive employee engagement and communication plans, leveraging the support of the Zones national team to ensure successful execution, including the delivery of programs and events that promote the learning and collaboration of Blue Zones principles.
• Track and meet monthly participation targets and project plan milestones to achieve annual certification targets.
• With guidance from the national Blue Zones team, compile organizational performance/value measures and outcomes, validation for best practice implementation, and impact stories.
• Lead the Blue Zones Steering Committee and Ambassador Network. Provide ongoing training, guidance, and recognition for school-based well-being champions and ambassadors.
• Actively plan and participate in organizational events throughout the district, including off-site events with local sponsors.
• Adhere to Blue Zones organizational values and behaviors, brand guidelines, and technology systems and tools as instructed.
• Facilitate Purpose Workshops for staff and students to help individuals connect personal purpose to organizational goals and…