Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
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PURPOSE
Serves as the administrative "front line" for CareFirst's short- and long-term community investments to advance the company's mission to pursue health equity by addressing social determinants of health. Engages employees and other internal stakeholders in giving and volunteer activities to optimize community impact. Strategically leverages CareFirst's assets, authentically engaging communities and a diverse set of stakeholders to measurably improve the health, economic, social and/or environmental quality of life in the Region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
55% - Administers philanthropic investments: Facilitates CareFirst’s long-term community investments by triaging requests, conducting due diligence and presenting information to make recommendations on which investments to fund or decline. Engages with RFP content experts, coordinating the evaluation of RFP proposals and summary of RFP proposals. For approved investments, confirming the funding award and monitoring the financial process to ensure timely processing of payments to nonprofit organizations and partners.
35% - Provides Event Support: Coordinates events management, representing the company on all activities leading up to, during and after onsite community events, celebrations and galas. Maximizes participation for key stakeholders, engaging social media and other corporate image related platforms. Leverages internal business partners on invitations, ads, event branding and facilitates employee participation to optimize community engagement and impact.
5% - Supports Investment Budget and Portfolio Management: Collaborates across the enterprise to support accurate data input and coding of all giving. Monitors monthly financial reports, track progress toward annual financial targets of grants, and troubleshoot issues related to accounting and budgeting. Supports portfolio reporting, including monthly and annual reports, press releases, and internal and external communications.
5% - Facilitates CHSI Thought Leadership: Contributes to the thought leadership and evaluation of community investments and supports the presentation of summary data to enable executive decision making. Participates in relevant philanthropic and health workgroups with external organizations. Keeps abreast of new approaches to addressing social determinants of health, health equity, and philanthropy to inform portfolio strategy
Freedom To Act
Work is accomplished with limited direction. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.
Problem Complexity and Problem-Solving Timeframes
Provides resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: The majority of tasks typically take one to two days to resolve.
Level of Supervision Received
Plans and arranges own work, refers only unusual cases to supervisors or others.
Impact
Failure to achieve results or erroneous judgments may require the allocation of additional resources to correct and/or achieve goals.
Contact with Others
Frequently inter-organizational and outside customer / vendor contacts. Part of a team who represents the organization. Monitors activities and communicates information across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Education Details: Public health, marketing, business or related filed
- Experience: 3 years progressively responsible professional experience in public health or closely related field
In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, business or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency
Aptitude for community building, interacting across diverse stakeholders strategically, tactically, and analytically - Proficient
Excellent organizational skills and project management skills to manage multiple complex work deliverables simultaneously - Advanced
Ability to utilize standard corporate systems for word processing, data analysis and calendar management - Proficient
Maintain contemporary skills and knowledge within the field of philanthropy social determinants of health and health equity issues - Proficient
Demonstrated ability to research and to stay current/relevant on social determinants of health and health equity issues. - Proficient
