Community Health Program Manager - Commercial Tobacco

BCBSM, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

PTO

VPTO

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a program designer to lead health improvement initiatives and community health programs. The role involves collaborating with community leaders and internal stakeholders to develop policy, systems, and environmental strategies addressing tobacco, healthy eating, and broader community health.

You will manage cross-functional planning, timelines, and deliverables, oversee vendor contracts and budgets, and build partnerships across sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related community health/corporate affairs professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based approaches for community health improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning from concept to implementation.
• Develop and update project plans, timelines, and deliverables while managing multiple sub-processes.
• Manage vendor contracts and project budgets.
• Develop partnerships with public health agencies, community-based organizations, and coalitions.

Skills

Community health

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You'll Have

The position is responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of one or more health improvement and community health programs. The individual will engage with community leaders and internal stakeholders to develop and implement policy, systems, and environmental approaches to addressing health needs, particularly as they relate to tobacco, healthy eating, and community health. This role is intended to operate within established strategy and guidance.

What You'll Do

• Implement evidence-based approaches for community health improvement initiatives and programs with the goal of improving the health of BCBSMN members, Minnesotans, and their communities.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning and takes plans from conceptualization through implementation.
• Develop and continually update project plans, timelines, and deliverables while coordinating multiple sub-processes to expand and/or improve projects.
• Manages vendor contracts and project budgets.
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with partners across sectors.
• This includes building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders such as public health agencies, community-based organizations and coalitions, community leaders, and State agency staff, and representing Blue Cross priorities in these settings.

How You'll Do It

Leveraging community health insights and impacting key business priorities and consulting on opportunities to advance community and member health. Implementing an evaluation and communications strategy to demonstrate and communicate impact Managing an adaptable work schedule that requires in-state travel and flexible work hours to respond to community partners’ needs and opportunities. Assessing the need and negotiating the provision of technical assistance to internal stakeholders and community partners that advances their contracted work. Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills and Experiences

3+ years of related community health/corporate affairs professional experience. Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted. In-state travel is required.

Preferred Skills & Experiences

• Experience working on Commercial Tobacco community initiatives.
• Ability to tailor communication to varied audiences, actively listen to uncover requirements, and ensure accurate and timely information exchange.
• Ability to analyze information, identify patterns and root causes, and collaborate with partners to implement practical solutions.
• Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Experience with community engagement and cross-sector partnerships.
• Experience developing and executing strategies, including policy or systems change initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across organizations.
• Knowledge of community health, public health, or related domain areas.

Role Designation

Hybrid Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$79,100.00 - $104,800.00 - $130,500.00 Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors.

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail].

Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Physical requirements. Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan, this company is one of the most recognized and trusted healthcare brands in the world. It has more members, the largest network of doctors, and more products and services than any other health plan in Minnesota. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.