Senior Program Officer

EPIP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Program Officer to lead impactful community engagement and strategy development. This role focuses on creating health equity by prioritizing underserved populations and collaborating with diverse departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, grant management, and advocacy, driving initiatives that make a real difference in Colorado communities. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to fostering health equity and making a positive impact through innovative solutions and community-focused strategies.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and community engagement is essential.
• Strong background in grant management and advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for community impact and engagement.
• Manage grants and collaborate with various departments for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Community Engagement

Grant Management

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

At the Foundation, we believe that keeping equity at the heart of our work will lead us to better health. That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work in communities across Colorado. For example, our cornerstones are designed to help ensure that:

1. We serve Coloradans who have less power, privilege and income, and prioritize Coloradans of color.
2. We do everything with the intent of creating health equity.
3. We are informed by the community and those we exist to serve.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Foundation is happy to announce an opening for the position of Senior Program Officer. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the organization's strategies, necessitating an enterprise-wide perspective and the ability to both craft strategy and do the detailed work of implementing it. This position also has at its core active community engagement, discerning between potential paths of action and choosing a path that will create impact, recommending and managing grants, and working with the Foundation’s other departments such as policy and communications to leverage opportunities for strategic impact. The Senior Program Officer will be working on the Foundation’s priorities of Capacity Building and Community Solutions, as well as leading our Advocacy priority and our locally-focused work in two communities.

COMPENSATION

The starting range for this position is $128,387 – $150,761, paid as salaried, exempt, and is eligible for all CHF benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may submit their resumes and cover letters on the Colorado Health Foundation’s website. This position closes on October 2, 2022.

The Colorado Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.