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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT / Days

The community you'll be caring for:

Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando. Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America. AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country. We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

Job Summary:

The **Program Manager - Government Relations** is responsible for planning, supporting, and implementing Government Relations efforts for AdventHealth, the Central Florida Division of AdventHealth and AdventHealth Corporate offices. Responsible for developing positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders and understanding key public policy issues in collaboration with all levels of the Hospital system. Adheres to AdventHealth policies and procedures. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

You Will Be Responsible For:

+ Maintains high visibility at government, business, and community events, serving on community/government boards and assuming leadership roles as appropriate.

+ Develops hospital campus engagement strategies with local chambers and business associations, identifying opportunities to enhance corporate reputation with key stakeholders.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Acts as a liaison between the organization, local elected officials, and state policymakers.

+ Builds relationships with local jurisdictions to create a favorable outlook for the organization and monitors commission and legislative delegation meetings and activities.

+ Communicates progress and new issues affecting state and local advocacy agendas to leadership through written reports and presentations.

+ Defines and articulates local and state policy issues in collaboration with campus CEOs and partners with internal teams to build proactive strategies around relationship and reputation enhancement.

+ Develops and implements unique local advocacy plans including visits by elected officials.

+ Participates in planning, preparing, implementing, and tracking annual state advocacy plans.

+ Identifies potential advocacy opportunities to enhance strategic imperatives by working closely with internal leaders and various lines of business.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Required:

+ Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Policy, Political Science or related field

+ 5-years of experience in, Government, Policy Development, Community, or Public Relations

+ Strong communication, organizational and writing skills

+ Strong interpersonal stills and ability to build relationships with government leaders, staff and community influencers

+ Well organized and detail oriented, able to work independently and prioritize

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Well connected with existing government and public sector leaders and understands local, state and federal government entities and processes

+ Strong problem-solving skills

+ Strong presentation skills

Preferred:

+ Masters Degree in related field

+ Prior experience in healthcare policy and government relations

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Government Relations

**Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25040502

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.