Community Outreach Program Mgr

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News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back.

As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview The Program Manager Community Outreach will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing the Office for Community Impact (OCI) outreach programs in target communities. This involves setting long-term and short-term outreach goals, budgeting, comm At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination.

If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Executes a strategic plan for the Office for Community Impact Community Health Programs and Community Outreach for Children?s Mercy Hospital (CMH). Provides leadership in community outreach partnership development and collaborative planning. Leads integration of community benefit planning into strategic and financial planning processes. Support of Strategic, Business, and Innovation Initiatives Qualifications Master's Degree Healthcare, Public Administration, Social Services, Masters of Business Administration or related field and 1-2 years experience Master’s Degree (preferred) with experience in public health, or community impact.

Additional experience can include strategic communications, public policy, community organizing, marketing, project management, strategy, or planning.

Experience

working collaboratively with clinical staff and physicians is a plus. or Bachelor's Degree Healthcare, Public Administration, Social Services, Communication and 3-5 years experience Experience managing community outreach programs. Additional experience can include strategic communications, public policy, community organizing, marketing, project management, strategy, or planning.

Experience

working collaboratively with clinical staff and physicians is a plus.

Benefits

at Children's Mercy The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. () Starting Pay Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $32.57/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire.

Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you Learn about Children’s Mercy Benefits () Requisition ID2025-36129 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 months ago(12/3/2025 1:16 PM) Posting CategoryProfessionals DivisionCOMMUNITY BENEFIT OPS Work TypeFull Time Work Hours8:00-5:00 FLSA StatusExempt Location : NameAdele Hall Recruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie Aust Recruiter : Emailjaaust@cmh.edu