Program Directors Michael Reese Health Trust
Company: Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Titles: Program Director, Strategic Initiatives and
Program Director, Health Workforce
Supervised by: Chief Program Officer
Status: Exempt, Salaried, full-time
Date: To be filled by June, with an expected start date in July
ABOUT MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST
Michael Reese Health Trust (Michael Reese) is a public foundation
focused on improving public health and ensuring all Chicagoans have
equal access to health solutions. We prioritize the areas of
domestic violence, homelessness, and health workforce to address
root causes that prevent communities from reaching and maintaining
health. We honor our Jewish Legacy by investing in capacity
building of Jewish-led organizations. Michael Reese uses our tools
of advocacy, grantmaking, and incubation to advance our priority
areas to create real, lasting change. For over 30 years, Michael
Reese has focused on improving public health. Our core principle -
that all Chicagoans should have equal access to health solutions -
has never wavered. Learn more by visiting
https://wearemichaelreese.org.
ABOUT THE ROLES
Michael Reese will be filling two Program Directors positions, both
are senior-level peer positions whose work redefines philanthropy
through the creation of new approaches centered on community needs,
ideas, and input. The Program Directors develop partnerships with
public and private entities to resource and implement strategies
that address the critical health needs of our region. These
positions will report to the Chief Program Officer and be supported
by a strong, collaborative internal team. Candidates will be
considered for both positions unless interest in only one position
is specified in the cover letter.
The Program Director, Strategic Initiatives will manage current
Michael Reese strategic initiatives and support the development of
new and emerging health projects that support community-led
innovation and power-building. This Director will manage the Health
First Collaborative (HFC), a collaboration of funding partners,
community organizations, health workers, residents, and others
working together through grant-making, advocacy, and learning.
https://wearemichaelreese.org/incubation/health-first-collaborative
The Program Director, Health Workforce is pivotal in driving the
foundation's mission to strengthen the health workforce and
integrate community health workers permanently into the health
workforce. This Director works to leverage the trusted expertise
and lived experiences of community health workers to enhance the
health and well-being of Chicagoland communities.
https://wearemichaelreese.org/our-priorities/healthworkforce
THE WORK SCHEDULE
Our team utilizes a hybrid model with an office in downtown
Chicago. Employees are expected to be in the office on Thursdays
and as needed for other events and meetings. The hybrid schedule is
potentially subject to change.
COMPENSATION
The salary range is $140,000-$165,000 per year, with an excellent
benefits package including paid time off, employer-paid health,
dental, and vision insurance, and an employer contribution to a
retirement plan.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BOTH DIRECTORS
Strategic Leadership and Vision (35%):
- Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to
support Michael Reese's strategic initiatives using a racial equity
and social justice lens, engaging the perspectives of all key
stakeholders. Strategies will support community-led innovation and
power-building.
- Act as a field catalyst to mobilize philanthropy and the broader
health ecosystem to support health equity.
- Identify and articulate clear program metrics and outcomes to be
monitored, tracked, and shared regularly.
Incubation and Support (15%):
- Leverage the Michael Reese incubation role to pilot new
initiatives that address gaps
- Provide capacity-building support to partners to support their
success.
Resource Coordination and Fundraising (10%):
- Spearhead efforts to encourage coordination between public and
private funding and capacity-building resources at the city,
county, and state levels.
- Execute fundraising efforts to bring in new public and private
funders to support program goals.
Building Strategic Partnership, and Collaboration (25%):
- Foster relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in
the public and private sectors, encompassing governmental bodies
and the judicial system, to strengthen public health, catalyze
social change, and promote community innovation.
- Engage policymakers to advocate for supportive legislation and
resources.
- Expand alliances and collaborate with experts from participating
foundations to devise a comprehensive media strategy for these
initiatives.
- Act as a spokesperson and raise awareness for the foundation's
strategic priorities.
- Share best practices and lessons learned with the broader field
to influence social innovation, public policy, and discourse, and
to highlight opportunities to center community voice in
philanthropy.
- Handle questions and discussions with poise and confidence during
written communication, public events, panels, and forums.
General Administration/Other (15%):
- Work with Michael Reese's finance staff to process, acknowledge,
track, and account for revenue and expenses.
- Organize meetings, maintain mailing lists, secure space, draft
and distribute agendas and other materials, and provide summary
notes as appropriate.
- Participate in educational opportunities and professional
networks.
- Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
- Execute other special projects and duties as assigned.
Responsibilities specific to the PROGRAM DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC
INITIATIVES
- Provide strategic direction on and lead development of HFC's
programs and projects and other Michael Reese strategic
initiatives.
- Convene and facilitate HFC participants, including the Community
Advisory Council, taking the lead role in setting the agenda,
facilitating discussions, and ensuring that decisions are made in a
timely manner.
- Manage the administrative tasks of the HFC Steering Committee,
Grants Committee, and ad hoc committees including setting agendas,
scheduling meetings, facilitating discussion, preparing and sharing
meeting materials, and ensuring that decisions are made in a timely
manner and documented.
- Foster mutual respect, trust, and collaboration with the HFC
leadership and grantee partners.
- Support the creation and maintenance of an inclusive and
representative environment for Michael Reese strategic
initiatives.
Responsibilities specific to the PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HEALTH
WORKFORCE
- Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategy
for the Health Workforce Priority, using a racial equity and social
justice lens, engaging the perspectives of all key stakeholders.
Identify and articulate clear outcomes the program aims to
achieve.
- Work closely with educational institutions, healthcare providers,
and community organizations to create pathways for economic
mobility for the health workforce and community health workers.
- Act as a central coordination point for health workforce
initiatives, engaging with local and national programs, as
necessary.
- Proactively pursue advisory and cooperative prospects with other
urban centers to create economic advancement opportunities for
individuals with pertinent personal experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal applicants for the positions will possess:
- Knowledge of Chicago's public health, healthcare, and non-profit
sectors, with an understanding of the key issues and
stakeholders.
- The Program Director, Health Workforce will also possess an
understanding of the issues facing healthcare workers, ideally with
direct experience working in public health.
- An understanding of the political, economic, and social contexts
of communities and interest areas supported by Michael Reese.
- At least ten years of previous work experience in the nonprofit
sector, with progressive responsibility, including developing,
evaluating, and evolving programs.
- A strong background in strategy development and
implementation.
- The ability to handle essential program responsibilities while
driving transformation.
- A demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and initiatives
from conception to completion.
- An entrepreneurial and/or start-up mindset and skills in
private-public partnerships.
- Comfortable with fundraising, including grant writing and
funder/donor cultivation.
- Excellent communication skills and can convey their ideas clearly
in writing and verbally.
- Strong active listening skills to understand the needs and
concerns of stakeholders.
- Experience with budget development, oversight, and financial
reporting.
- An ability to craft and deliver compelling messages tailored to
diverse audiences, ensuring clear communication of the
organization's message, values, and objectives.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as
public administration, business administration, social work,
nonprofit management, or a related field is usually required.
- Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms, MS Outlook, Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability and willingness to quickly learn
and utilize new technologies.
- Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The workplace is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to talk or hear and to operate office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing
cabinets.
- The office is fully accessible.
- Reasonable accommodation will enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.
- Michael Reese is committed to a diverse, fair, and equitable
workplace where everyone is a valued member of the team. We are
proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring, employment, and
promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities
and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, national origin, citizenship status, military service, and/or
marital status, order of protection status, disability, or any
other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local
statutes.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- We've retained Torkelson Consulting, Inc. to coordinate these
searches. Interested applicants should email:
1. A cover letter that explains why you are well-suited for the
position(s). You will be considered for both positions unless you
specify your interest in only one position
2. Your resume
3. How you learned of the position to
associate@torkelsonconsulting.com
- Please type your first and last name in the subject line. No
phone calls, please.
- Applicants may request accommodation for any stage of the hiring
process.
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