Director Community Affairs

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

Job Summary:

This role leads comprehensive community engagement strategies, encompassing employee volunteer programs, strategic community partnerships, resource allocation, and grant management. This role demands operational expertise in program management and a strategic understanding of community relations and stakeholder engagement. Manages a significant annual budget, leads a team, and represents the organization within the community, with a focus on improving the health of all individuals, particularly underserved populations. This position requires significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital CEOs, government officials, and community leaders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

• Grant Management & External Relations: Manage foundation grants and sponsorships, including applications, compliance, reporting, and relationship cultivation with grantors. Develop and implement clear grant administration policies. Negotiate and administer contracts and grants. Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Identify and cultivate new grant and sponsorship opportunities. Serve on key community boards and committees. Advise senior management on emerging community issues and opportunities.

• Community Health & Employee Programs: Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of community health programs and events. Develop and implement effective community health strategies that improve health outcomes, especially for uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations and at-risk communities. This includes program planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Manage and mentor the team responsible for community health and employee program execution, ensuring efficient operations and compliance.

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Sales & Marketing, Provider Relations, Social Determinants of Health, Government Affairs, Senior Markets, Human Resources, Creative Services, Legal, etc.) to ensure alignment between community engagement initiatives and organizational goals. Serve as a team leader on key Community Engagement initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field; or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

• A Master's degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 7 years of experience in healthcare, human services, community affairs, philanthropy, or a related field

• 5 years in a management or leadership role

Preferred

• 10 years of experience in a healthcare environment

• Experience managing large budgets

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

• Strong, established involvement in the community.

• Proven track record of successful grant management and fundraising.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in grant management, measuring and reporting impact.

• Budget management and financial analysis expertise.

Language: (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based