Sr. Director, External Affairs

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay

Position Overview:

Responsible for building and overseeing Sutter Health’s local advocacy program to ensure it helps achieve Sutter Health’s long-term operational and healthcare delivery objectives. Helps protect Sutter Health’s ability to operate by moving legislative and regulatory efforts with local, state, and federal stakeholders to achieve collective goals and ambitious initiatives. Will also work with communications staff to engage, educate, and inspire our local communities and collaborate with our community benefit team to inform healthcare grant decisions.

Responsible for working with the manager and internal stakeholders to proactively engage external community stakeholders.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

Bachelor’s in Public Policy or related field

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

8 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Professional experience in senior level positions in government relations, public relations, and community relations arena which demonstrates positive professional relationships with local elected and appointed officials.

Must have significant understanding of Federal, State, and Local government policy issues and health care environment.

Must have excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Must have well-developed problem identification, analytical, problem resolution, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

Must have excellent project management, organization, and consulting skills.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $94.32 to $150.90 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​