Director, Public Affairs at Adventist Health

Roseville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

253440.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government affairs, Legislative advocacy, Public policy, Healthcare administration, Strategic communications, Reputation management, Stakeholder engagement, Public speaking, Policy analysis, Relationship management, Leadership, Regulatory compliance, Crisis management, Briefing, Community outreach

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Leads advocacy efforts in central and northern California ensuring that healthcare policies support our mission of delivering faith-based, whole-person care. Advances public policy priorities, engages with government officials, and advances legislative and regulatory priorities that impact Adventist Health’s hospitals and healthcare facilities across the central and northern California networks. Collaborates closely with executive leadership, including the CEO and senior leadership team, to align government engagement, communications, and reputation strategy with organizational priorities, growth objectives, and mission. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, healthcare administration, law, or a related field: Required * Master's Degree: Preferred * Seven years' of experience in government affairs, legislative advocacy, or public policy, preferably in California healthcare: Required * Experience working with state and local legislators, and healthcare advocacy groups: Required * Five years' leadership experience: Required Essential Functions: * Develops and executes government affairs strategies that align with Adventist Health’s mission and operational priorities. Builds and maintains relationships with central and northern California officials, state legislators, federal legislators, and key healthcare policymakers. * Advocates for policies that address the workforce crisis, protect the safety-net, ensure access and sustainability and improve community and health equity. Represents Adventist Health in government hearings, advisory committees, and industry coalitions such as the California Hospital Association (CHA), and Hospital Council of Northern California. * Prepares executive leaders for high-stakes external engagements, including legislative meetings, media interactions, public forums, and community events. Develops and implements proactive reputation management strategies to protect and strengthen the organization’s brand, credibility, and public trust. * Identifies emerging risks that could impact organizational reputation, including legislative developments, media coverage, operational changes, and stakeholder concerns. Develops key messages, talking points, briefing materials, and strategic communications that clearly articulate organizational priorities and mission. * Responds to Adventist Health legislative alerts, which may include a request to submit letters, place calls to legislative offices, arrange visits, and/or meet with legislators. Participates actively in monthly government affairs calls, providing local updates and engaging in meaningful dialogue to advance public policy priorities. Builds a local advocacy program by building internal resources, leveraging community boards, community leaders and representatives from community-based organizations, and participating in local and community organizations. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Leads advocacy efforts and government affairs strategies to align with organizational mission and operational priorities in central and northern California. Collaborates with executive leadership to manage reputation, engage with government officials, and advance legislative and regulatory priorities.