Community Affairs Specialist

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

Specialist Overview

The successful candidate will represent Highmark Health both internally and externally to enhance the Enterprise's leadership, image, reputation, and community involvement generally concentrated in Pittsburgh's North Side/Allegheny General Hospital community. They will work with non-profit organizations regarding sponsorships, grant-making and volunteer partnerships, evaluate funding requests, prepare materials, make funding recommendations, and oversee the management of the grant or sponsorship for strategic partnerships. They will support external outreach, student workforce programming and neighborhood relationships in strong partnership with Allegheny General Hospital leadership. Additionally, the candidate will support such internal efforts as the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), workstreams, special projects and relationships with strategic partners, including, but not limited to, additional hospitals and institutes. A history of community relationships and work experience in this geographical area will be strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and evaluates sponsorship and grant funding requests and presents funding recommendations at staff meetings based on Highmark's strategic direction and business needs. Prepares materials for review meetings, obtaining additional information from applicants as needed. Ensures compliance with standard terms and conditions for sponsorship agreements and contracts, department procedures and corporate giving policies and IRS regulations for grants and programs. Meets and communicates with outside agencies regularly to learn of community fund needs. Provides due diligence on prospective grantees which may include site visits, examination of project budget, research on program impact and need, and information regarding organization.

2. Serves as a representative in the community. Attends meetings/events with community leaders, non-profit organizations and potential funding partners. Designs, implements and manages all phases of the program lifecycle for Highmark programs and events, including setting goals, defining tasks and times, managing implementation according to plan and within budget. Manages special events, programs and corporate employee engagement activities and special corporate initiatives. Manages resource allocation such as volunteers, inter-department support and vendors. Develop collaborations and partnerships with key community stakeholders, internal departments and Highmark subsidiaries to effectively implement community programs and events.

3. Other duties as assigned or requested.

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: High School Diploma

• 3 years experience in developing, implementing, and managing community health programs.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

• 5 or more years experience in developing, implementing, and managing community health programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in volunteer management

• Project management and or event planning

• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

IV. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Does this role supervise/manage other employees?

No

V. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Is Travel Required? Yes

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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