Director of Community Engagement

Overview The Director of Community Engagement oversees campus-wide community outreach initiatives at UF Health Jacksonville and reports to the Vice President of Community Engagement. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on management, developing, implementing, and overseeing community engagement strategies, partnerships, outreach programs, and UF Health Jacksonville-sponsored events. Community engagement efforts within the UF Health system are tailored to each hospital, with distinct structural and reporting relationships. Responsibilities Oversee community outreach initiatives and major events involving external relations and public engagement. Represent UF Health Jacksonville in community engagement efforts, collaborating with leadership as needed on public relations and strategic initiatives. Oversee the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), coordinating with area hospitals to implement CHNA initiatives, ensure alignment with campus priorities, optimize resource utilization, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with marketing and communications leadership, as well as outreach and public relations professionals at other hospital systems and within the broader community. Oversee the campus-wide community outreach website and lead engagement team meetings, enhancing collaboration, establishing structured processes, and ensuring initiatives align with UF Health Jacksonville's strategic goals. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the role. Qualifications Required: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public relations, community outreach, public affairs, nonprofit management, government relations, or a related field. Experience working with community, regional, or state leaders/officials is preferred. Preferred: Experience in public affairs, corporate outreach, or nonprofit leadership, with a demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Proven ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Proficiency in utilizing and contributing to social media platforms for outreach and engagement. Demonstrated success in budget planning and financial management. Ability to build, lead, and motivate teams with varied skills and expertise. Proven ability to develop collaborative, cross‑functional relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders. Strong leadership, analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills with a strategic and results‑driven mindset. Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work. Ability to manage tasks efficiently under tight deadlines and provide timely updates. Capacity to work independently and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations. Strong relationship‑building and networking skills. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr