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The Wellness Coordinator at SEIU Education and Support Fund will support the design and implementation of wellness programs for family child care providers across California, ensuring access to resources that enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities: Manage wellness programming tasks, assist in event planning, coordinate with wellness experts, and maintain communication with child care providers and stakeholders.

Skills: Required skills include strong organizational abilities, communication skills, problem-solving, and the ability to work in diverse communities while managing multiple tasks.

Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience in program management or related field, plus familiarity with wellness or community engagement programs; preferred background in counseling or social work.

Location: Position is hybrid/remote with frequent in-person obligations in California and occasional travel within the U.S.

Compensation: $59661 - $73383 / Annually

Application closes December 16th, 11:59 PM PST

POSITION: Wellness Coordinator, CCPU Training Fund

ORGANIZATION: SEIU Education and Support Fund (ESF)

LOCATION OF POSITION: Hybrid / Remote with frequent in-person programmatic obligations statewide in California. Additionally, this position will require less frequent travel throughout the United States, approx. 2-4 times per year. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

SALARY RANGE: The selected candidate will receive one of the following salaries: $59,661, $66,821, or $73,383 depending on their location. Salaries are assigned by matching the candidate’s current location to our cost-of-labor chart and cannot be negotiated. This is a FULL-TIME salaried position with a competitive benefits package. See below for details.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

An increasing number of Americans – most of whom are women and people of color – are employed in service sector jobs that are marked by low wages, no health care, job insecurity, and lack of training and career advancement opportunities. The SEIU Education & Support Fund tackles these issues by designing and facilitating worker-centered, relationship-based, and accessible education, training, and workforce development programs. We serve as a strategic partner to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and collaborate with other unions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and employers to help workers access good jobs and spark positive social change. Throughout our work, we promote a culture of empowerment that honors experience, culture, diversity, and inclusion. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Child Care Providers United Training Fund is a coalition of organizations united by a shared vision for lifting up the leadership of family child care providers in California, the majority of whom are women of color and immigrants. Family child care providers, who run child care businesses out of their homes, represent an essential workforce in California and are drivers of economic regeneration and community health. Our providers work with the state to provide subsidized care services for our most underserved families and have a unique role in leveling the playing field, ensuring that all children, regardless of income, have access to quality care and education. Our early childhood educators create the foundation for well-being and academic success for children across the state, positively shaping our next generation. 

All staff members are employees of SEIU Education & Support Fund (ESF). Our Child Care Providers United (CCPU) Training Fund team members are remotely dispersed across the state of California. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wellness Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic vision, design, and implementation of wellness-related benefits for family child care providers across California. This position will support wellness programming at all levels — from large-scale conferences to intimate, community-based engagements — ensuring that providers have consistent access to resources that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The Wellness Coordinator will manage daily support tasks for wellness programming, as related to planning, event execution, vendor and facilitator relations, and program improvements. The position will work under the direction of the Wellness Manager.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support ongoing Wellness Conferences per year, including venue selection, facilitator coordination, and program design;
• Collaborate with experts in counseling, therapy, fitness, nutrition, and holistic wellness to curate learning and engagement opportunities for California’s in-home child care providers;
• Support development of 3–6 smaller, community-based in-person wellness events annually (40–150 attendees) that provide intimate, culturally relevant wellness experiences;
• Support development of 3 large conferences that provide a full-day experience for 300-500 attendees at locations across the state of California;
• Aide in the creation and potential distribution of Wellness Kits or Packages for providers, ensuring equitable and impactful access to wellness resources;
• Maintain regular communication with child care providers and stakeholders to assess needs and adapt programming;
• Aide in the creation and organization of materials for Virtual and In-person Wellness Events;
• Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications Team to promote wellness initiatives and success stories.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Committed to embodying ESF’s and CCPU ‘s values and contributing to our worker-centered culture
• Exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural environment
• Ability to use discretion and interact effectively in sensitive situations 
• Experience working in a fast-paced growth environment 
• Fluent in the navigation of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce and Canva in a formal work environment
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends and travel periodically within the state of California

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in program management, wellness coordination, or a related field.
• Some experience designing and implementing wellness, mental health, or community engagement programs.
• Ability to manage complex events and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working with diverse, underserved communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms and project management tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational background or experience in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Therapy, or related wellness fields.
• Experience in the union sector or with worker-centered training initiatives.

BENEFITS

We understand the importance of offering our employees strong support and benefits. That’s why we provide 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your eligible dependents and offer a defined benefit pension plan for retirement. We also offer an initial and annual home stipend, and you can choose between a biweekly cell phone stipend or a company-sponsored cell phone.

In your first two years with us, you’ll accrue up to four (4) weeks of vacation and five (5) weeks after completing two years of service. We also recognize the value of work-life balance, so we offer paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, six (6) personal days, and two (2) floating holidays. 

ESF also offers a rejuvenation week for staff where the organization closes for 5 business days during the last week of August. 

COMPENSATION

At the Education and Support Fund (ESF), we understand how crucial it is to create a compensation and benefits system that not only attracts but also retains a diverse and talented team. We are committed to ensuring that our compensation practices reflect our values and the unique experiences of each employee. Our philosophy focuses on the following important principles:

1. Honoring Our Culture: We believe that every individual's lived experiences and professional journeys are invaluable. Our compensation framework aims to acknowledge and celebrate this diversity, as it enriches our organization and strengthens our community.

2. Innovative: We strive to be forward-thinking in our approach. By embracing an inclusive design process, we are dedicated to crafting a compensation program that is not only fair but also transformative, promoting a culture of growth and opportunity for everyone at ESF.

3. Worker-Centered: Your voice matters to us. We are committed to listening to the needs, experiences, and perspectives of our staff as we develop our Compensation Framework. We want to ensure that all factors are thoughtfully considered to create a supportive and equitable environment.

At ESF, we are committed to fairness, consistency, and transparency in our compensation practices. The salary for this role is predetermined based on standardized geographical cost of labor data and the candidate's primary place of residence. The selected candidate will receive one of the following salaries: $59,661, $66,821, or $73,383, depending on location.

Salaries are assigned by matching the candidate’s current location to our cost-of-labor chart and cannot be negotiated. We understand that compensation is an important factor in your decision-making and encourage candidates to review and ask questions about our benefits information to get a better understanding of our total compensation package. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

SEIU Education and Support Fund follows the spirit and intent of all federal, state, and local employment law and is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. In alignment with our mission, we recognize the importance of our staff reflecting the communities our work aims to benefit, as well as the desirability of increasing employment opportunities for people from historically marginalized groups. We encourage and seek applicants from people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and people with disabilities.