Organization and Well-Being Lead

Position Summary

The Organization & Well-Being Lead is responsible for the successful advancement of the Blue Zones Project in the Places sector and will engage local community leaders and organizations within the Blue Zones Project life radius. Success is achieved when local employers and organizations implement recommended well-being strategies and earn Blue Zones Project Approved™ recognition.

Essential Functions

• Initiate and develop strong relationships with target organizations to encourage their participation and support them in becoming a Blue Zones Project Approved Organization (worksites, schools, restaurants, and grocery stores).
• Drive comprehensive adoption and advancement of the Blue Zones Project blueprint within the local business community and organization leaders, including identifying and leveraging contacts, creating partner relationships, and educating organizations on becoming a Blue Zones Project approved organization.
• Actively work with the local Blue Zones Project leadership team and maintain momentum and advancement of the assigned group's strategic plans within the community.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional team members to coordinate strategies and initiatives, ensuring we are engaging them in all relevant aspects of the Blue Zones Project.
• Develop and meet monthly targets to ultimately achieve annual community Blueprint Places metrics.
• Gathers, analyzes, and translates data, outcomes, and individual stories into compelling marketing collateral that drives participation in Blue Zones Project initiatives.

Specific Skills / Attributes

• Energized by the Blue Zones mission to empower everyone, everywhere to live better, longer.
• Strong selfstarter and team leader.
• Skilled in initiating new relationships through a combination of networkbased outreach and targeted cold outreach.
• Strong experience in a handson leadership role with proven ability to lead a small team and work alongside the team to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Adept at working with all levels of organizations to secure ongoing participation and utilization of the appropriate tools and resources.
• Compelling written/oral communication skills as it relates to driving initiatives within employer worksites, schools, grocery stores and restaurants.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with key partners.
• Ability to represent Blue Zones Project with partners, the public, and media.
• Strong project management skills to ensure initiative strategies stay on track and within budget.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Experience in the use of CRM software is a plus.
• Experience working in or with underserved and/or under resourced communities and working in diverse multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multisectoral partnerships.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Knowledgeable of and connected in the local business community.
• Inspiring, influential, collaborative, and responsible.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problemsolving and critical thinking abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 5 + years of experience serving in an account management/client services role
• 5 + years of experience leading a team of 25 professionals
• 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 and proof of current auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, employee benefits, wellness, schools, grocery or restaurant and/or business development.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 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 offsite meetings or events as required.

About Blue Zones LLC

Blue Zones is a well-being transformation company that partners with communities, organizations, and individuals to make healthy choices easier. Today, we work in more than 70 communities and with thousands of organizations, reaching millions of people nationwide and helping them live better, longer. We create lasting change by supporting sustainable improvements in the built environment, food systems, and social connections. Our work helps communities reduce healthcare costs, improve productivity, access funding, and ultimately enjoy a higher quality of life. When you join Blue Zones, you become part of a purpose-driven team bringing innovative leaders together to spark meaningful change. Together, we're leading a movement to improve well-being at scale — one that benefits not just communities, but the friends, families, and neighbors who call it home.