NC ROOTS Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships
About The Position
Trillium Health Resources is seeking an NC ROOTS Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships to join their team. This role is responsible for building, activating, and sustaining a high-performing network of community-based organizations (CBOs), local stakeholders, and community leaders to support the successful implementation of the NC ROOTS Hub. The position ensures that community voice is represented and operationalized into program design, implementation, and outcomes, serving as a bridge between the Hub and the community to drive trust, alignment, and accountability across diverse partners. This recruitment is contingent upon program funding approval, with a potential start date of June 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience working with community-based organizations or diverse populations, including experience in community engagement, partnership development, program implementation, managing or supporting multi-partner initiatives or networks.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must reside in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
- Supervision of two (2) or more employees.
- Experience working in rural communities or North Carolina regions.
- Experience with grant-funded or publicly funded programs.
- Familiarity with healthcare systems, Medicaid populations, or public health initiatives.
- Experience supporting CHW, doula, or community workforce models.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a comprehensive regional community engagement strategy aligned with NC ROOTS priorities.
- Build and manage a robust CBO and community partner network across the region.
- Design mechanisms to capture and integrate community input into Regional Needs Assessment, Hub Action Plan, and ongoing program design and refinement.
- Work with partners to ensure effective outreach, recruitment, and retention of participants.
- Track partner engagement, participation, and outcomes.
- Facilitate alignment between community partners and healthcare providers and systems; public health agencies; and social service organizations.
Benefits
- Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
- NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
- 401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
