Project Manager

Who We Are

Healthier Generation  is a leading children’s health non-profit that promotes equitable whole child health so that every mind, every body, and every young person can be healthy.  and ready to succeed.  We believe a dedicated, intensified movement that centers equity in health practices and policies wherever kids live, learn and play is required to achieve dramatic improvements in the health and the life outcomes of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, as well as communities experiencing deep poverty.

Healthier Generation works nationally and locally with schools and school districts, youth-serving organizations, businesses, and communities – building their capacity to create healthier environments where young people can thrive. Our work, in total, has reached more than 31 million children and meaningfully improved environments to support the physical, social, and emotional health of the next generation, especially those from underserved communities. Our programs are evidence-based and evidence-informed, supported by a robust digital/virtual/live training platform and action center, as well as direct-to-community services. Through Healthier Generation programs, products and services, more children nationwide are gaining the opportunity to build a healthy future. 

What You Will Do

Core Responsibilities
Relationship Building and Partnership Engagement 

• Establish, build, and maintain a portfolio of strategic relationships with organizations that promote health and/or learning (schools, districts, OST, community-based organizations, health systems and government agencies) to advance evidence-based policies and practices that improve whole child health. 

• Identify and engage key decision makers and advocates among priority school districts and organizations to champion Healthier Generation initiatives, tools and resources, driving collaborative approach to achieving project outcomes and objectives.  

• Serve as a convener at the local, regional and/or national level to accelerate collaboration and advocacy among school districts and/or community partners. 

Project Management and Implementation 

• Contribute to design and implementation of programmatic strategies utilizing the socioecological model to address health equity at individual, interpersonal, organizational and community levels.  

• Facilitate professional learning experiences, consultation, and technical assistance to school districts, community partners and communities of learning on HG tools, resources and best practices. 

• Conduct activities that support continuous improvement (e.g. support in building teams, data collection and assessment, data analysis and goal setting, action planning, and measuring impact of project goals). 

• Report project progress and results through formal and informal reporting procedures, including contributing to grant reports, providing project updates, and tracking progress using various technology systems, such as CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and Knowi. 

Stewardship 

• Cultivate, write, and promote success stories, best practices, exemplars, and lessons learned to highlight school and community impact, support knowledge management and advance funding opportunities.  

• Promote other HG priorities and org-wide initiatives as assigned (i.e. America’s Healthiest School Awards). 

• Advance HG’s Culture of Philanthropy by serving as an ambassador for the organization and fund development, fostering relationships that support community needs and impact aligned with organizational priorities, and providing funder stewardship.  

• Support local, regional and national strategies, thought partnership, and assist in the development of project concepts. 

Required Competencies: Who You Are

You should have a genuine interest in and commitment to making kids’ lives healthier. You are a dedicated equity driven, solution-oriented professional who values community centered approach and systems-level change. Your ability to prioritize tasks, build internal and external relationships and be self-driven prepares you for this position. 

Your professional experience will show that you practice many of the following Healthier Generation competencies:  

•  Mission driven: You are passionate about creating equitable environments for young people and believe every mind, every body, and every young person should be healthy and ready to succeed. You demonstrate passion for school and youth-serving organizations, health and wellness, quality standards and processes.  

• We collaborate and support: You plan collaboratively; inviting others to brainstorm and contribute ideas. You share information and resources to ensure clarity and understanding. You offer differing perspectives, counterpoints, and ideas to improve outcomes. You support others to achieve goals by sharing expertise, skills, or resources.  

• We are aware of ourselves and others: You demonstrate self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management. You demonstrate understanding of and work to mitigate sources of bias. You recognize the ideas, contributions, and achievements of others. You elicit feedback and consider perspectives to understand the potential impacts of those affected by plans or decisions. 

• We think critically and act strategically: You ask questions to understand (ex: to gain clarity on roles and responsibilities, decision-making, project plans, etc.). You incorporate feedback in relevant areas (ex: processes, work products, or interpersonal relationships). You plan thoughtfully by seeking and incorporating applicable information (ex: research, feedback, evidence, experience, etc.). You assess risks and rewards, potential impacts, and alternative options when making strategic decisions. 

• We adapt and embrace change: You approach challenges with equanimity. You adapt to shifting priorities. You work to find solutions to identify problems or opportunities. You champion new ways to improve processes. 

• We build and cultivate relationships: You Acknowledges others’ experiences, identities, and strengths. You facilitate interactions that result in new or enhanced collaborations. You practice active listening to understand, takes time to process information, and check your own bias. You take responsibility to build and repair trust. 

• We grow and improve: You foster a “safe to fail” environment where mistakes are acknowledged and learned from. You seek and implement feedback to grow. You actively pursue professional development around diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and skills relevant to job responsibility area(s). You incorporate learnings (e.g., professional development, feedback, research, etc.) into work processes and outputs. 

 Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education and experience 

• 3 years of experience working in schools, public health, out-of-school time, or other youth environments.  

• Partnership cultivation, convening, and engagement experience at the local, regional, and state level.  

Other Requirements

• Proven experience in facilitating meetings, trainings, or collaborative sessions with diverse audiences 

• Strong project planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and engage partners, fostering meaningful and sustainable relationships 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively 

• Highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and takes initiative to drive results 

• Must be comfortable promoting vaccine-related initiatives in alignment with Healthier Generation’s public health mission 

• Must reside within a 2-hour drive of Fayette and/or Pulaski Counties.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10–30% as needed  

Compensation and Benefits

At Healthier Generation, we believe in a holistic approach to rewarding and supporting staff. We balance financial stability with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and unmatched schedule flexibility. Highlights of our benefits package include:

• Flexible PTO (available immediately upon hire)

• 100% remote work with a highly flexible work environment

• Competitive health benefits program with employer contributions

• Professional development and learning opportunities

• 401(k) employer match of up to 4%, fully vested upon hire

• Annual stipend of $1,500 (distributed per paycheck) to support communication and wellness needs

At Healthier Generation, each position is aligned with a salary grade determined by market data. For this position, the targeted salary is $69,800.  

This position is funded by a two-year grant. Continuation beyond is contingent upon funding.  

Remote employees are required to have a safe, quiet, and distraction-free workspace including a reliable and effective internet connection (minimum of 20 meg down and 8 meg up). You can test your internet speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/

This position is classified as at-will employment.  Nothing in this job posting or subsequent employment communications should be construed as creating a contractual agreement for employment for a specific duration.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know.