Community & Strategic Relationship Manager

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a Community & Strategic Relationship Manager to enhance public perception and drive growth through community partnerships and programs. You will lead initiatives aligning with organizational values and oversee school partnerships to expand market reach.

The role emphasizes leadership in community philanthropy, employee engagement, and strategic communications, with flexible hybrid arrangements and remote work options within the Twin Ports region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, data analysis, project management, communications, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in a health care organization and/or consumer-oriented environment or related field.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and sustains strategies to positively influence how the organization is perceived in the community to foster belonging and active participation.
• Oversees charitable programs that align with the organization's mission and community needs, analyzing data to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with educational institutions to drive market growth and visibility.
• Implements programs that celebrate employee contributions and volunteerism, reinforcing culture and loyalty.
• Manages school partnership contracts and multi-year community commitments to drive value for partnerships.
• Manages community sponsorships for their highest value.
• Fosters strategic community partnerships and opportunities to demonstrate Essentia’s values in communities served.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic communications

Grants management

Strategic philanthropy

Contract negotiation and management

Employee volunteering

Process/systems improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Job description

Job Description

The Community & Strategic Relationship Manager is a strategic role designed to enhance public perception, foster meaningful community engagement, and drive organizational growth through targeted initiatives. The manager drives strategy to activate positive public perception, managing community giving programs that align with organizational values, cultivating school partnerships to expand market share, and designing employee appreciation, volunteerism and recognition programs to boost morale and engagement.

Building Location: Business Service Center

Department: 2048390 CHWE - SMDC HOSP

Job Description: The Community & Strategic Relationship Manager is a strategic role designed to enhance public perception, foster meaningful community engagement, and drive organizational growth through targeted initiatives. The manager drives strategy to activate positive public perception, managing community giving programs that align with organizational values, cultivating school partnerships to expand market share, and designing employee appreciation, volunteerism and recognition programs to boost morale and engagement.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in marketing, data analysis, project management, communications, business administration, or other related field.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a health care organization and/or consumer-oriented environment or related field or equivalent years of related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of leadership experience
• Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration or related field
• Experience in grants management, strategic philanthropy, and employee volunteerism
• Experience in process/systems improvement and program administration
• Experience in strategic communications
• Experience in contract negotiation and management

Key Responsibilities

• Initiates and sustains strategies to positively influence how the organization is perceived in the community to foster a sense of belonging and active participation
• Oversees charitable programs that align with the organization's mission and community needs, while analyzing the data to identify trends and opportunities for growth
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with educational institutions to drive market growth and community visibility, reach and impact
• Implements programs that celebrate and appreciate employee contributions and volunteerism, reinforcing organizational culture and loyalty
• Manages school partnership contracts and multi-year community commitments to drive increased value for partnerships
• Manages community sponsorships for their highest value
• Seeks and fosters strategic community partnerships and initiates opportunities for Essentia to demonstrate and amplify our values in the communities we serve

Hybrid Nature

• Position is operates remotely, however, candidate will need to sit in the Duluth/ Twin Ports area as this person will participate in community events and meetings with external partners in the Twin Ports areas regularly (approximately 8-10 days a month).

Fte

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Remote

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$89,523.20 - $134,284.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].