Manager - Community Impact & Government Relations

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Manager of Community Impact & Government Relations advances Baptist Health Care’s mission by leading strategic engagement with federal, state, and local government stakeholders while also strengthening the organization’s presence and influence within the regional business and civic community. This role supports public policy priorities, fosters collaborative partnerships, and manages Baptist Health Care’s leadership and participation in the Northwest Florida Business Alliance (NWFLBA) to promote economic vitality, workforce development, and healthcare access across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Health, Public Relations, or a related field.
5 years of experience in governmental relations, community relations, community outreach, or public affairs.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across a diverse range of teams and departments, understand and account for different perspectives, and respond appropriately to varied audiences.
Strong facilitation skills.
Positive and team-oriented attitude with a proactive approach, with an exceptional work ethic.
Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
Ability to think strategically and execute with strong follow-up skills.
Deep commitment to community and our organization’s role as a community leader, with an understanding of local, regional and state issues that impact our role.
Strong skills in Power Point, Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Health, Public Relations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute governmental relations strategies that align with Baptist Health Care’s mission, clinical priorities, and strategic plan.
Serve as a liaison between Baptist Health Care and local, state, and federal elected officials, agency leaders, and regulatory bodies.
Monitor legislative and regulatory activity affecting healthcare delivery, reimbursement, workforce, and public health.
Prepare policy briefings, testimony, position statements, and advocacy materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Coordinate site visits, meetings, and public events involving elected officials and community leaders.
Support executive leadership and board members in advocacy initiatives and public policy engagement.
Collaborate with internal legal, compliance, and clinical leaders to ensure coordinated and compliant advocacy efforts.
Manage Baptist Health Care’s involvement and leadership role with the Northwest Florida Business Alliance (NWFLBA), including: Plan, coordinate, and execute NWFLBA meetings, programs, and events, including agenda development, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up.
Identify, recruit, and coordinate speakers and subject-matter experts for alliance meetings and forums, ensuring timely booking and alignment with member interests and regional priorities.
Maintain active awareness of regional business, economic, healthcare, workforce, and infrastructure issues; surface emerging topics and community concerns for discussion, education, or action by the alliance.
Manage membership relations, including onboarding new members, supporting retention efforts, responding to inquiries, and fostering strong engagement across the alliance.
Support alliance committees or working groups, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation as needed.
Develop and manage department budget for government relations and community impact.
Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.