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nshs lists this Program Director, Government Relations opportunity in warrenville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hourly Pay Range:
$67.98 - $105.37 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Program Director, Government Relations
The Program Director of Government Relations shapes and advances Endeavor Health's mission and strategy on relevant policies and legislation at local, state and federal levels by establishing and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, institutions, and non-profit organizations. Monitors and keeps senior leaders informed of local/county/state/federal legislation, develops an annual advocacy agenda, and manages issues that could impact Endeavor Health or the healthcare system. Includes membership on various civic organizations/committees, and representation of Endeavor Health on many public functions and events throughout each week.
Position Highlights:
Position: Program Director, Government Relations
Location: Warrenville, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations may be required
What you will do:
Government Relations & Advocacy Directs Endeavor Health's Government Relations efforts and monitors key legislative issues affecting the system acting as key contact with federal, state, county and local elected officials in the primary and secondary service areas to drive impact and change.
Develops and advances annual advocacy agenda on behalf of Endeavor Health interests in collaboration with System Director and hospital President/CEOs and other stakeholders to drive impact.
Advocates or lobbies elected officials on behalf of Endeavor Health, participates in various events and activities held/hosted by local officials. Handles reporting of lobbying activities as needed to stay in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Attends out of town advocacy meetings, prepares meeting material sand briefing for executive/leadership team members attending including trips to Springfield and/or Washington, DC to meet with elected officials. Meetwith elected officials in their home offices. Preparesand engageExecutiveLeadershipTeamfor meetings.
Stakeholder Relationship Management & Development ServesasanEndeavorHealth liaisonwiththeAmericanHospitalAssociation,theIllinoisHospitalAssociation,andother advocacy groupson advocacy andotherrelated initiatives with deepfocusonsubjectmatter area/initiatives assigned.
Informslocal, statewideofficialsofendeavorHealth majorlegislativeandcommunityissues.CollaboratewiththeMarketing,Finance,CommunityImpactandHealthEquityteamstopreparewritten materialstoupdatepolicymakersonthepositiveimpactandeconomicvalueofEndeavorHealthonthecommunities
Policy Monitoring & Analysis Develops and maintains robust processes for tracking local, state, and federal policies or legislative changes and their respective impacts to Endeavor Health's facilities, community investments or services.
Coordination & Communication Manages the development/training of Hospital President's and other key leaders on government relations and advocacy approaches.
Maintains knowledge of current consumer trends by participating in various community groups and by reading appropriate job-related literature and attending seminars and conferences.
Supports Community Impact and Engagement team functions such as Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy, Community Benefit tracking and reporting, home and wellness events, Community Relations, and Community Investment Fund (CIF).
Liaise with various departments to connect key leaders with outside groups to support and promote strategic goals in the CIF, CHNA.
What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, or related field, required. Master's degree in Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field, preferred.
Certification: Registered lobbyist, preferred
Experience: 8+ years of experience in government relations, government position, legal or public relations required.
2+ years of experience in a leadership role required.
Unique or Preferred Skills: Experience communicating and collaborating with community groups, particularly related to advocacy and legislative issues.
Experience advocating or lobbying elected officials and develo
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Worksite address
warrenville, IL, 60555, US
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