Job Summary

　　This role serves as connector, innovator, advocate, and strategist. Working within a team setting, this role supports and leads the execution of critical aspects of collaborative projects and partnerships to improve community conditions and health-related social needs (social determinants of health and safety). This role supports Corewell Health and Healthier Communities’ health equity goals and strategic priorities in Grand Rapids and Kent County.

　　The ideal candidate is gifted at developing and maintaining an extensive network of internal and external partners, tracking community trends through qualitative and quantitative means, planning for and continuously improving programs and initiatives to meet aspirational goals, and acting as a community advocate within cross-sector and multidisciplinary settings. They have a deep knowledge of community needs and multi-layered strategies to address health-related social needs and their associated inequities within disinvested communities.

　　A high level of collaboration, innovative thinking, and attention to detail will ensure the success of this person in supporting the scaling and growth of various initiatives within Healthier Communities’ community collaboration and investment portfolio.

　　Given the nature of the role, location in the Greater Grand Rapids area and regular in-person engagement is required.

　　Organization Summary

　　This person reports directly to the Manager, Community Collaboration and Advocacy.

　　Project-specific functions

　　This role supports projects, initiatives, and partnerships in Healthier Communities’ growing community collaboration portfolio. Exact initiatives are subject to change based on evolving department priorities, community needs, and available funding. Active projects currently include Grand Rapids Justice Governance Partnership, grant making, grant seeking, and Community Based Participatory Research.

　　In addition to the essential job functions, the ideal candidate also has:

　　Interest in using systems-change and collaborative work to improve outcomes in communities impacted by historical disinvestment, experiencing disparate health outcomes, and/or lacking political power.

　　Commitment to health equity, and an openness to change and evolution.

　　Confidence that collective efforts yield greater impact.

　　Ability to successfully navigate corporate and community environments.

　　Sincere desire to actively contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for all team members.

　　Emotional and cultural intelligence and a posture of learning.

　　Primary Location

　　SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids

　　Department Name

　　Innovations - Healthier Communities - GR

　　Employment Type

　　Full time

　　Shift

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Weekly Scheduled Hours

　　40

　　Hours of Work

　　8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

　　Days Worked

　　Monday to Friday

　　Weekend Frequency

　　Variable weekends

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　　Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

　　Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

　　An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

　　You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

　　People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.