Director, Community Relations

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

* Preference of a candidate that lives in Cook or collar counties in Illinois and be willing to travel 50% within the state*

Position Purpose: Oversee and manage the community relations and marketing functions of the health plan in accordance with government and contractual guidelines and the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Corporation

• Develop, execute, and oversee community outreach strategy for the health plan.
• Oversee and coordinate the marketing and community relations staff’s work flow and communicate established performance standards.
• Provide oversight for the Health Happens Here grant team, including refining process and strategy.
• Participate in the development of annual health plan objectives and strategic planning activities to contribute to the growth and profitability of the health plan and corporation.
• Develop and ensure compliance with departmental objectives that are consistent with the health plan and corporate objectives.
• Participate in health plan, corporate, community and interagency boards, task forces and meetings as necessary.
• Develop departmental annual budget and operate the department within the approved budget.
• Review and analyze reports, records and directives, and confer with staff to obtain data required for planning work function activities, such as new projects, status of work in progress, and problems encountered.
• Travel 50% within the state of IL

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Health Administration, Social Services, related field or equivalent experience. or equivalent experience. 7 years of public affairs, community relations, provider relations/network or public policy experience, preferably in a managed care, insurance, healthcare environment. Experience working with ad agencies, community based organizations, public relations firms or member advocacy.

License/Certification: Current state driver’s license.Pay Range: $110,900.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act