NC ROOTS Hub Lead Executive Director
About The Position
Trillium Health Resources is seeking an NC ROOTS Hub Lead Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, operational execution, and regional impact for the NC ROOTS Hub. This role involves leading a multi-sector, multi-county transformation effort aimed at enhancing rural health outcomes through coordinated investments in perinatal health, chronic disease management, workforce development, and "Food is Medicine" initiatives. The Executive Director will act as a regional convener and systems integrator, aligning healthcare systems, community-based organizations (CBOs), public health, and other stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes. This recruitment is contingent upon program funding approval, with a potential start date effective June 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, public health, Medicaid, or large-scale community initiatives, including experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and/or overseeing large budgets and grant-funded programs. Must include minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR Master’s degree and three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, public health, Medicaid, or large-scale community initiatives, including experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and/or overseeing large budgets and grant-funded programs. Must include minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must reside within North Carolina.
- Must be able to travel within catchment as required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience with North Carolina healthcare systems and regional dynamics.
- Experience serving in a hub, convener, or backbone organization role.
- Familiarity with federal grant compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200).
- Experience working with CBO networks and health equity initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary leader and public face of the NC ROOTS Hub across any regions awarded to Trillium.
- Oversee implementation of required initiatives, including perinatal health (including CHW/Doula coordination models), chronic disease prevention and management, and Food is Medicine programs.
- Design and operationalize a sub-awardee model for hospitals, providers, and CBOs.
- Oversee multi-million-dollar regional budgets and funding allocations.
- Build trust across diverse stakeholders, including historically underserved communities.
- Build and lead a high-performing regional team, including operations, Community engagement, program implementation, and data and analytics.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Work-from-home options for most positions
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive culture
- 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
Executive
