Senior Program Officer – Early Childhood Health & Community Impact

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer focused on early childhood to lead strategy development and drive impact in North Carolina communities. You will build partnerships with grantees, government, and community organizations, manage a portfolio of investments, and mentor staff while advancing equity and systems change across the state.

Travel within and outside North Carolina may be required to support site visits, learn from partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7 years’ experience in program management or demonstrated impact.
• Strong analytical, writing and oral presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills with multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and flexible in a busy office.
• Commitment to supporting grantees and external partners.
• Ability to travel inside/outside North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine strategy for impact, partnering with community members and stakeholders.
• Lead design and implementation of strategies to scale health improvements and reduce inequities.
• Support grantees through capacity building, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to continuous learning and field building across the foundation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Project management

Collaboration and stakeholder eng.

Willingness to travel (domestic)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation seeks a Senior Program Officer focused on early childhood to lead strategy development and drive impact in North Carolina communities. You will build partnerships with grantees, government, and community organizations, manage a portfolio of investments, and mentor staff while advancing equity and systems change across the state.

Travel within and outside North Carolina may be required to support site visits, learn from partners, and