Manager, Systemic Well-Being

Manager, Systemic Well-BeingLocation:1901 Chestnut AveGlenview, Illinois, 60025United StatesCategory:Benefit PlansDate Needed by:5/4/2026Recognized nine times as a Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and eight times as a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath) is seeking an individual who is passionate about clergy well-being to join our organization in a new partially grant funded role of Manager, Systemic Well-Being.Serving The United Methodist Church (UMC) for over a century; Wespath cares for those who serve by providing benefits to clergy and lay employees. This also includes more than a decade of work and research examining the physical, emotional, financial, social and spiritual dimensions of the clergy who serve the UMC. Wespath recently committed to partnering with Garrett Evangelical-Theological Seminary's Faith Leadership Collaborative to lead the development of a Holistic Clergy Well-Being Hub. This work is funded by a Lilly Endowment grant recently awarded to Garrett.In this role, you will work across the UMC to develop and implement denomination-wide strategies that promote holistic well-being within the UMC. Responsibilities include building relationships with stakeholders, gathering and sharing data, identifying and overseeing comprehensive initiatives, and fostering a culture of well-being across all levels of the Church.Reporting to the Director of Health and Well-Being, you'll be responsible for:Developing and executing a multi-year strategy for enhancing the well-being of those who serve the Church, using various types, sources, and levels of data to identify gaps, strengths, and opportunities.Establishing and cultivating relationships with key church leaders and subject matter experts on well-being within the UMC and other denominations; determining how Wespath can best interact with these leaders to achieve mutual objectives around well-being and support creation of a culture within the UMC that actively supports and values the health and well-being of clergy and lay workers, aligning touchpoints at the local church, conference, agency, and denominational level.Suggesting and monitoring relevant analytics to understand individual behavior and systemic factors that influence behavior and identify trends in well-being over time; leveraging data to identify gaps and needs within the denomination.Overseeing development of communication campaigns across the denomination to bolster individual and systemic well-being efforts and initiatives, including delivery of presentations regarding data, strategies, and impact to a variety of audiences, including senior management and church leaders.Collaborating with Wespath and UMC stakeholders to identify gaps between educational training and actual work environment and to help align expectations across multiple levels, which may include work with peer organizations via the Church Benefits Association.Leading Wespath's effort in creation and execution of the Holistic Clergy Well-Being Hub for the Faith and Leadership Collaborative with Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure mutual benefit and achievement of key grant objectives.Supporting the Manager, Health and Well-Being in promoting available Wespath well-being programming across the church and identifying opportunities for additional programming to meet unmet needs and align with the desires of constituencies; contributing to Wespath's ongoing clergy financial well-being efforts and strategy, including supporting upgrade and promotion of the Saving Grace program.Training and supporting leaders within the UMC to effectively promote well-being, recognizing the impact of leaders at various levels (church, conference, agency) on the mental health and work-life balance of those who serve the church.Working with other Wespath departments including Church Relations, Plan Sponsor Relations, and Benefits Education to resource meetings and events where clergy well-being is on the agenda or should be addressed and to identify and make connections with Church leaders or other individuals of interest to Wespath.Manager, Systemic Well-Being - Compensation and Benefits:The compensation range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be based on the hired applicant's qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown.Medical, dental, vision and well-being benefits from HealthFlex on day one!8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one!22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidaysHybrid work environment. The office is located in Glenview, IL; will need to be in office on Tuesdays and as otherwise needed. Open to considering fully remote for a non-local candidate with strong skills and past experience.Free financial planning assistance from EYPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursement and other development opportunitiesWespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.#LI-JR1 #LI-HybridMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field; or equivalent work experience.Ability and willingness to travel (primarily within the U.S.) an average of 30%, but up to 40% in certain months.Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially in Power Point (presentations) and Excel (data analysis).5+ years of work or volunteer experience in the United Methodist Church, including collaborating with annual conferences and agencies, beyond the local church.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of clergy and U.S. population well-being trends.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavioral and systemic factors that influence well-being and health and wellness promotion principles.Experience leading or guiding teams of colleagues or volunteers in the successful accomplishments of projects and initiatives.Experience interacting with external customers and senior leaders via written communications, presentation to varied size groups, and interpersonal conversations and relationship development.Self-managing-able to work a variety of projects and initiatives with minimal day-to-day management and oversight.Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:MPH, MHA or Masters Degree in health-related fieldWork, volunteer, or life experience with diverse communities and cultures.