Job Summary
Lead, support and manage the grants team in community engagement, serving as partners in relevant and related sectors across five core states (CT, ME, MA, NH and RI).
Direct the planning, design, implementation, learning and evaluation of Foundation’s community investment strategy using a trust-based approach in grantmaking, community convening, advocacy and other field-building practices.
Engage in transforming systems, building movements, and advancing public policies that improve the health of the diverse communities in Point32Health’s five core states.
Function as connector and subject matter expert for company stakeholders, leveraging external networks, relationships and initiatives that increase community health and company visibility.
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Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing
- Support grants team to ensure their success, enable professional growth and development (sector and professional); foster a productive team environment and learning culture.
- Lead and manage team to leverage community relationships and investments to transform systems and advance public policies that improve the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we serve.
- Develop, implement, and advance Foundation grantmaking process and principles, strategies, and goals by implementing a trust-based approach to current and emerging initiatives in support of overall Foundation mission and north star,
- Authentically engage in community as convener, collaborator, and advocate; respond to priorities set by diverse community leaders, grant seekers, public officials, and other community stakeholders.
- Maintain, support, and grow relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Foundation board of directors
- Represent the Foundation locally, regionally, and nationally in related sectors/fields and participate in stakeholder groups.
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications – what you need to perform the job
- Strategic/systems thinker and planner; change management leader with ability to navigate and resolve complex situations; people/relationship management; advocate for social racial and equity issues; analytical and proximate to community; curious and humble
- Strong ethical leader with deep knowledge of philanthropy, non-profit organizations, program strategy development, program management, budget preparation and management
- Ability to create and build networks and strong relationships across multiple sectors
- Understanding of root causes of health disparities and commitment to eliminating systemic barriers
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Education, Certification and Licensure:
- Masters preferred in public policy, public health, community development or nonprofit management
Experience:
- 10 years in nonprofit sector; government; philanthropy; health; and/or public policy
- 5 years of leadership/management experience
Skill Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working with databases, including data management and analysis
- Experience managing budgets
- Goal setting and measurement/evaluation
- Excellent communications and writing skills, including presentation, facilitation and inter-personal skills
- Data analysis to support annual and ad-hoc reporting requirements
- Multi-lingual a plus
Working Conditions and Additional Requirements:
- Must be flexible and able to work under office conditions and work from home as required.
- Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
- May be required to work flexible/additional hours.
- May be required to attend community gatherings events that require travel or participation outside of routine business hours
- Develop skills and knowledge, in various ways including seminars, conferences and independent study.