Director of Community Engagement – Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive regional community engagement strategy aligned with NC ROOTS priorities.
• Build and manage a robust CBO and community partner network across the region.
• Design mechanisms to capture and integrate community input into Regional Needs Assessment, Hub Action Plan, and ongoing program design and refinement.
• Work with partners to ensure effective outreach, recruitment, and retention of participants.
• Track partner engagement, participation, and outcomes.
• Facilitate alignment between community partners and healthcare providers and systems; public health agencies; and social service organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience working with community-based organizations or diverse populations, including experience in community engagement, partnership development, program implementation, managing or supporting multi-partner initiatives or networks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must reside in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
• Supervision of two (2) or more employees.
• Experience working in rural communities or North Carolina regions.
• Experience with grant-funded or publicly funded programs.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, Medicaid populations, or public health initiatives.
• Experience supporting CHW, doula, or community workforce models.