Rural Community Hub Operations Lead

Lake Cumberland Home Health

2d•$29 - $32

About The Position

Purchase District Health Department is hiring a full-time, term-limited Rural Community Hub Operations Lead for the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation program in the Purchase Area Development District. The department serves as the Hub’s lead organization, while the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky serves as the statewide, neutral convening and implementation partner. The role reports to Purchase District Health Department and works closely with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s RCH Coordinator. The Operations Lead manages Hub operations, partner engagement, financial oversight, and technical assistance. The position helps establish and scale Hub operations by developing foundational infrastructure, coordinating partners, supporting program implementation, and maintaining effective operational systems. As the initiative matures, the role focuses on optimizing workflows and supporting advancement of Area Development District strategies aligned with local priorities and statewide goals. The position supports a statewide, cross-sector effort to improve the health and wellbeing of rural Kentuckians by coordinating healthcare, public health, social services, education, housing, workforce, and community resources around shared goals and outcomes. The work is part of Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan, funded through the CMS Rural Health Transformation Fund. The advertised salary range is $29–$32 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on a successful background check. Employees must provide proof of MMR, TDaP, and Varicella vaccinations or immunity to or within ten days of hire, and complete infection control orientation, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training, and hand hygiene education within ten days of hire. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public health, social work, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in program coordination, operations management, community engagement, partnership development, or related fields.
Experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and support implementation across multiple organizations or sectors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to travel throughout the Area Development District region for meetings, events, and partner engagement activities.
Deep commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for Kentuckians.
Successful completion of a background check.
Proof of MMR, TDaP, and Varicella vaccinations or immunity must be provided to or within ten days of hire.
Completion of infection control orientation, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training, and hand hygiene education within ten days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within rural communities and/or Purchase Area Development District communities.
Experience with collective impact initiatives, multisector collaborations, community-based organizations, or place-based change efforts.
Experience supporting grants, contracts, budgeting, reporting, and performance measurement activities.
Familiarity with healthcare, public health, social services, education, workforce development, or community development systems.
Knowledge of population health principles and rural community health challenges.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Hub operations in alignment with program goals, grant requirements, and local community needs.
Support budgeting, expense tracking, procurement, and financial reporting.
Support Purchase District Health Department in its passthrough-entity responsibilities under 2 CFR 200.
Guide Hub partner organizations on federal grant compliance, including cost allowability and payment processes.
Oversee Hub vendors and contractors, including procurement, contracting, monitoring, and performance oversight.
Develop and maintain systems for accurate data collection, performance tracking, and timely reporting of Hub activities and outcomes.
Coordinate technical assistance and capacity-building support for Hub partners.
Monitor project plans, deliverables, milestones, and performance measures; identify and resolve operational challenges.
Work with Hub leads and subject matter experts to incorporate operational leading practices into program design and implementation.
Establish and maintain systems, processes, and workflows for effective Hub operations and partner coordination.
Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, service providers, employers, community leaders, funders, and other stakeholders.
Support stakeholder engagement and serve as an operational liaison between Hub partners and statewide initiative leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, partner support, and program implementation.
Support deployment of program-wide operational enhancements and processes.
Gather and assess partner and stakeholder feedback to inform operational improvements.
Stay informed about leading practices in rural health transformation, community partnerships, and operational management and apply relevant lessons to Hub operations.
Travel throughout the Area Development District region for meetings, events, and partner engagement activities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health reimbursement arrangement if medical coverage is waived, if applicable
Flexible spending account
Pension contribution of 6% of wages
401k and 457b plans offered (employee funded)
5% wage increase upon successful completion of six months of employment
13 paid holidays, including two days each at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
3.5 hours of sick time accrued per pay period
3.5 hours of vacation time accrued per pay period
Additional leave for jury duty, inclement weather, and elections
National Health Service Corps site