Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Job Summary
Director, Government Relations

Manages relationships of local, state, and federal governments to benefit the programs, foster the growth and promote the financial sustainability of Family Health Centers of San Diego. Works collaboratively with Community Affairs, and the Development Department.

Job Roles

Legislative

• Responsible for developing public support for legislative agendas.

• Generates public support for relevant issues.

• Advocates and educates elected officials to support policy changes through appropriate channels and maintaining current knowledge of government changes and actions.

• Support FHCSD's government relations strategies.

• Fosters engagement of government stakeholders using public relations and public policy materials and strategies.

• Strategize ways to achieve impact in areas of public policy most vital to FHCSD.

• Develop action-oriented, collaborative relationships and campaigns that result in successful outcomes.

• Review and monitor local and state-level legislation and administrative regulations affecting FHCSD patient community and prepare briefs to update leadership and staff.

Communications

• Develops reports related to campaign results and press coverage.

• Conducts regular and proactive media outreach to local print, online, television, and radio outlets related to FHCSD issues and priorities.

• Collaborates with the Development Department in developing, drafting, and publishing the Adelante newsletters, and other materials benefiting FHCSD stakeholders and programs,

Collaborations

• Establish, foster, and strengthen relations with relevant businesses and civic organizations, community organizations and leaders, and the public to build and sustain support for FHCSD's mission, goals, and initiatives.

• Collaborate with other healthcare organizations, consumers, key stakeholders, other federally qualified healthcare centers, through activities of CPCA, CHA, CMA, and others to promote access to healthcare for low-income San Diegans.

Resource Development

• Assist Development Department in the cultivation of prospective donors.

• Assist in the execution of stewardship and fundraising events as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, international relations, public health, public policy, or related field.

• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.

• DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements.

This position is based in San Diego and is not a remote position. Some travel required.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• 3-5 years of experience working in a nonprofit or healthcare setting.

• Experience developing correspondence, executive briefings, giving presentations, and testifying, and press releases.

• Skilled in giving oral presentations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

• Videography or photography experience a plus, but not required.

• Demonstrated impeccable writing skills. Example of writing skills through presentation of writing samples required.

• Knowledge of and experience in traditional and digital public and government relations tactics.

• Possess a high degree of tact, diplomacy, judgement, and sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with media.

• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Bilingual Spanish/English highly desired, but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with people of varying socioeconomic levels to include cultural diversity.

• Professional presentation, a must.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS); MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 50 LBS

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: DRIVING IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & DRIVES COMPANY VEHICLE

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Fumes from delivery trucks, dust from packing materials.

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Kneeling: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS); MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 50 LBS

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS); MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 50 LBS

Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS); MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT AND CARRY 50 LBS

Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Twisting: RARELY (0 - 1 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: NO

Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS); WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND

Working around equipment and machinery: Office supplies; warehouse equipment

Ages of Patients Served: N/A

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)