Mercy Health · 1 month ago
Director, Government and External Relations
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMercy Health is committed to helping patients be well in mind, body, and spirit. The Director of Government and External Relations will manage statewide relations at all levels of government and among community leaders to implement the public policy and advocacy agenda within South Carolina.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support system-wide legislative, regulatory and advocacy priorities in the State of South Carolina through effective internal and external relations management, including, but not limited to community leaders, trade associations, and government officials
Manage government relations/advocacy agenda on a statewide basis as directed and ensure implementation of system and local priorities in Greenville and in Charleston with internal key stakeholders
Foster and influence relationships throughout the state and in concert with internal regional stakeholders that result in favorable legislative & regulatory outcomes and build strategic alliances to augment external reputational management and system growth
Enhance Bon Secours Mercy Health’s public reputation as a relied upon and trusted resource by identifying public and private sector community-based interfaces and partnerships throughout our service areas
Provide legislative, regulatory and health industry intelligence to inform strategic impact analyses in concert with internal content experts that lead to politically viable solutions for the future success of our health system
Identify opportunities to coordinate appropriate Advocacy interface with internal Mission, Foundation, Community Health and Marketing/Communication leader(s) in regional coalitions and partnerships, and to assure adequate representation of the ministry on related issues in the communities we serve
Create effective grass-tops and grassroots support and mobilization, and strong trade association and business organization relations with an emphasis on those organizations where BSMH personnel serve in a board or committee capacity
Identify opportunities to organize grass-tops network and mobilize internal grassroots support for legislative and advocacy issues when appropriate
Champion internal process to develop action plan for executive and clinician engagement on government matters, as well as governmental, industry trade / business organization, and community boards of interest
Partner with internal Foundation personnel to identify local, state and federal grant opportunities to address various community health needs
Lead and manage local market / regional Advocacy outreach in Greenville and in Charleston through education and lobbying strategies with designated internal personnel to realize a positive impact and favorable outcome for legislative & regulatory policy issues and external relations more broadly
Maintain registration as a state lobbyist on behalf of BSMH and ensure compliance of all related reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Journalism or related degree
5-7 years in an external relations capacity
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Understanding of government
Strategic agility to collaborate in a complex organization
Preferred
Master's Degree
Analytical and business acumen (healthcare experience a plus)
Adaptable to change
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Company
Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Kenneth James
Market Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati
Staci Lucius
President, Mercy Health Physicians
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