Community Partnerships & Grants Lead

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a program manager to lead community philanthropy initiatives, sponsorships, grants, and volunteer programs. You will design and manage multiple programs through their full life cycle, assess funding needs, and coordinate with nonprofits to strengthen Highmark’s community impact.

The role requires experience in corporate philanthropy or health-related community programs, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to work with internal

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate philanthropy, health or human services programs.
• 1-3 years preferred in related philanthropy roles.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates sponsorship and grant funding requests and presents funding recommendations based on strategic direction and business needs.
• Prepares materials for review meetings, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Engages with outside agencies regularly; performs due diligence on prospective grantees, including site visits and budget reviews.
• Designs, implements and manages all phases of the program lifecycle for Highmark programs and events, including goals, tasks, timelines and budgeting.
• Manages special events and employee engagement activities and collaborates with internal departments and partners.

Skills

Volunteer management

Project management

Event planning

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a program manager to lead community philanthropy initiatives, sponsorships, grants, and volunteer programs. You will design and manage multiple programs through their full life cycle, assess funding needs, and coordinate with nonprofits to strengthen Highmark’s community impact.

The role requires experience in corporate philanthropy or health-related community programs, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to work with internal