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.