Community Engagement Director

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Grafton, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Director will identify area-wide community relations and engagement priorities, leading the development and execution of strategies to engage the local community, increase brand awareness, and strengthen Advocate Health’s presence within the region. This role involves developing relationships with community partners and leaders to support growth, reputation, awareness, and organizational priorities, ensuring alignment with both organizational objectives and community needs. The Director will also activate community sponsorships congruent with community needs, manage local sponsorship strategies, identify opportunities to strengthen relationships, and place leaders in community-based organization led leadership development programs. Additionally, the role focuses on engaging Advocate Health’s system leaders on community boards, fostering collaboration, and serving as a key liaison between Advocate Health, its Government Affairs Division, and local government entities. The Director will also act as a key liaison for hospital advisory councils and community advisory councils, provide direction for community-based services and partnership initiatives, identify key corporations and businesses, and interact with leadership across the Advocate Health market to build support for the enterprise's consumer and social impact agenda.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in health & human services, Public Administration, Community Planning, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field required
At least 7 years of experience in health care, community relations, community engagement, or community health
At least 3 years of leadership experience in health care, community relations, community engagement, or community health.
Proven experience in community engagement, strategic planning, and relationship management.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
Understanding of healthcare systems, local government dynamics, and community needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to develop persuasive arguments and present them coherently and effectively.
Ability to present a positive image of the organization while always maintaining high integrity.
Ability to think strategically and operate in a matrixed environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or comparable products
Knowledgeable of the surrounding community and associated demographics of Advocate’s service areas
Work requires critical thinking and the ability to concentrate.
Must be able to respond quickly in stressful situations.
Must be able to write and speak English in a clear, grammatically correct manner.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in health care administration, Public Health, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify area-wide community relations and engagement priorities; lead the development and execution of strategies that engage the local community, increase brand awareness, and strengthen Advocate Health’s presence within the region.
Develop relationships with community partners and leaders to support growth, reputation, awareness, and organizational priorities and ensure that community engagement efforts are aligned with both organizational objectives and community needs.
Activate community sponsorships congruent with the needs/expectations of local communities; manage and execute local sponsorship strategies, ensuring they align with the organization’s strategic goals and enhance community involvement; identify sponsorship opportunities that strengthen relationships with local organizations and support Advocate’s priorities; place leaders in community based organization led leadership development programs and support their matriculation and future board placement.
Develop and execute strategies for engaging Advocate Health’s system leaders on community boards.
Foster collaboration with top leaders to ensure alignment with organizational goals, while strengthening Advocate Health’s role as a strategic leader in the community.
Act as a key liaison between Advocate Health, Advocate Health Government Affairs Division, and local government entities.
Develop and maintain relationships with local officials, ensuring Advocate Health’s priorities and initiatives align with public policies, community needs, and governmental expectations.
Serve as a key liaison for hospital advisory councils and community advisory councils.
Ensures that these councils are actively engaged in strategic discussions, feedback loops, and decision-making processes that enhance community impact and hospital relationships.
Provides direction for community-based services and partnership initiatives with other Consumer and Social Impact Division departments, Strategy, and core market leadership.
Identifies key corporations and businesses in each area and oversees the development and execution of plans to build relationships with them.
Interacts with leadership across the Advocate Health market, including providers, to build support for and increase involvement in the enterprise's consumer and social impact agenda.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program