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How much do wellness manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for wellness manager in Portland, OR is $25.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $31.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wellness manager?

A wellness manager, or wellness director, develops health and wellness programs for a community or corporate organization. As a wellness manager, your duties include developing, implementing, and directing health and safety programming using your knowledge of health standards, safety protocols, and wellness principles. You also set training and education goals to increase overall wellness. You may work with a wellness team, or as part of the human resource department. Generally, wellness managers work at a single facility, but you may be required to tend to several corporate or community locations.

What is a wellness manager?

A Wellness Manager is a professional responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing health and wellness programs within an organization or community. Their main goal is to promote healthy lifestyles, improve employee well-being, and reduce health-related costs. They may coordinate activities such as fitness classes, health screenings, mental health initiatives, and nutrition workshops. Wellness Managers often collaborate with other health professionals to ensure programs meet the needs of participants and align with organizational objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wellness manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wellness Manager, you need a solid background in health promotion, program management, and often a degree in health sciences or a related field. Familiarity with wellness program software, data analytics tools, and certifications like Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) are typically valuable. Outstanding interpersonal skills, motivational abilities, and organizational acumen set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for designing effective wellness initiatives, engaging participants, and achieving measurable health outcomes for organizations.

How does a wellness manager typically collaborate with other departments to implement wellness programs?

Wellness Managers often work closely with HR, facilities, and leadership teams to design and execute wellness initiatives tailored to the organization's needs. They coordinate with HR to align wellness programs with employee benefits, partner with facilities for onsite activities or ergonomic improvements, and communicate with leadership to ensure strategic alignment and secure necessary resources. Regular cross-department meetings and feedback sessions help ensure successful program adoption and continuous improvement.

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Infographic showing various Wellness Manager job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,513 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Wellness Access Program Manager

Portland, OR • On-site


TRANSITION PROJECTS INC
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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$71K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                     Wellness Access Program Manager

Supervisor:                Vice President of Housing

Location:                    Bud Clark Commons; 665 NW Hoyt St

Hours:                        Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; some weekend and evening work required

Starting Salary:         $71,020-$76,320 DOE

Classification:           Exempt, Unrepresented, Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of services to assist participants to effectively link to medical, mental health and addiction providers. The Wellness Access Program Manager will supervise the Wellness Access Specialists in various locations in the organization and coordinate with health and addiction providers to promote access to services for our participants.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Internal Program Coordination
    1. Oversee operations of the Wellness Access Program, including program design, policies, procedures, staff supervision and support, safety, and quality assurance.
    2. Supervise assigned program staff, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, separations, and ongoing staff development and support.
    3. Develop and implement programs, capacities, policies, and procedures to meet participant needs and fulfill contract obligations.
    4. Facilitate staff wellness support groups and trauma debriefing as needed.
    5. Coordinate with other program managers to ensure participant needs are met.
  2. External Program Coordination
    1. Coordinate with county, city, and community partners to increase capacity and access to services for participants.
    2. Oversee data collection and reporting to stakeholders.
  3. General Responsibilities
    1. Maintain accurate, updated, and comprehensive program files that coincide with stakeholder reporting requirements.
    2. Assure accurate and updated documentation of services in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) WellSky.
    3. Follow department Best Practices.
    4. Participate in agency-wide initiatives, training, and program planning.
    5. As requested, assist with preparing budgets and overseeing program expenditures.
    6. As requested, participate in all-staff meetings, management meetings, and retreats.
    7. Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each Transition Projects employee must:

  1. Acquire First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire and be retested biannually thereafter throughout employment.
  2. Complete Bloodborne Pathogens and Narcan Training within 30 days of hire and be retested annually thereafter throughout employment.
  3. Demonstrate reliability by being present for work as scheduled, arriving and leaving on time and taking breaks in expected time frames.
  4. Interact effectively with persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
  5. Attend agency and program staff meetings.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  1. Hearing and vision adequate for interaction with participants, interaction with staff and interaction with the general public.
  2. Hearing adequate for telephone work. Vision adequate for close work.
  3. Hand and finger dexterity adequate to operate standard office equipment.
  4. Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, reach, stoop, pull, squat, kneel, climb stairs and ladders
  5. Sitting at a desk completing paperwork and working on a computer for lengthy periods.
  6. Ability to perform CPR and other emergency life-saving care with the assistance of teammates until emergency responders arrive.
  7. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS / SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

  1. Work environments may include exposure to animals/pets across various program sites.
  2. This position may have exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials during the course of duties. Bloodborne pathogens training, safety protocols, and appropriate protective equipment are provided. The Hepatitis B vaccination is offered at no cost.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The right individual for this position is resourceful and innovative, a strong leader, has a passion for helping others, and is able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways. This position also requires the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 3 years of experience in social services (at least 1 year management preferred) -OR- 5 years of experience in social services (at least 2 years management preferred)
  2. Experience in mental health or addiction services strongly preferred.
  3. Skilled in effective supervision, group leadership, and program management.
  4. Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and proposals, and to present such reports and proposals both verbally and in writing.
  5. Demonstrated ability to maintain paperwork in an organized manner.
  6. Strong writing abilities.
  7. Excellent computer skills. Proficiency with word processing, database, calendar, spreadsheet, e-mail, Internet, and graphic design programs.
  8. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
  9. Desire to work in an organization that serves low income, homeless population.

Transition Projects, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, source of income, union participation or activities, or any other status legally protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.



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