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LifeBridge Health · 2 weeks ago

Manager Government Relation and Community Development

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond. The Manager of Government Relations and Community Partnerships supports efforts to strengthen relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations, playing a vital role in advancing advocacy priorities and fostering meaningful partnerships to improve community health.

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Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of LifeBridge Health’s advocacy, legislative and investment agenda at the city, state, and federal levels

Track and analyze legislation, policy proposals, and regulatory changes that may affect LifeBridge Health, its hospitals, or the communities it serves

Prepare briefing materials, testimony, and talking points for use by senior leadership and subject-matter experts in meetings with elected officials and government agencies

Coordinate legislative visits, advocacy days, and facility tours for policymakers to highlight LifeBridge Health’s programs and impact

Maintain relationships with government officials and agency partners, serving as a liaison on key health policy and funding issues

Ensure compliance with lobbying and ethics reporting requirements

Represent LifeBridge Health in coalitions, task forces, and public hearings related to healthcare policy, public health, and community development

Contribute to the development of government relations and community engagement strategies, including identifying key issues, relationships, and funding priorities

Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, coalitions, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations and government entities that align with LifeBridge Health’s mission and service area

Supports community programs such as the Community Needs Health Assessment, small community grants, and other local engagement initiatives identified as priority

Collaborate internally with other departments to align community initiatives with systemwide priorities

Support employee engagement in alignment with community partners and organizational goals

Represent LifeBridge Health at community meetings, forums, and other venues that strengthen visibility and collaboration as identified with department leaders

Collect and report data on community engagement activities and outcomes, ensuring alignment with community benefit and health equity goals

Draft policy updates, advocacy summaries, and reports for internal and external audiences

Support the preparation of executive briefings, board materials, and annual community benefit reporting

Track and communicate the impact of government relations and community engagement activities across the system as need

Qualification

Government RelationsCommunity EngagementPublic PolicyLegislative AnalysisRelationship BuildingData ReportingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science, Communications, Community Engagement or required

Minimum three years of experience at the local level in working with government officials and building relationships

Benefits

Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job)

Comprehensive health plans

Free parking

Wellness programs

Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.