Health Equity Director
Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for a Health Equity Director based in our Southfield office. This position will service the state of Michigan with a focus on the metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw, and Grand Rapids areas.
The Health Equity Director is responsible for implementing a regional health equity plan within minority communities.
Responsibilities include: recruiting and mobilizing volunteers within the African American community; identify, cultivate, and secure prospective sponsors and strategic alliances in tandem with development staff; partnering with advocacy to increase engagement within the African American community; serving as liaison to governmental agencies focused on diversity and health disparities; managing the execution of events to increase attendance and impact
- Ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated relationship management is a must
- Must be willing and able to travel 10%
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3 years experience in marketing and development outreach within the African American community
- Demonstrated 3 years experience leading the community on health issues
- Must pass a background check - criminal, credit & DMV
