Regional Sales Manager
Cresilon
Assistant Director, Health and Public Safety Initiatives
J. Flowers Health Institute
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Support the Senior Vice President of Public Safety Innovation and Research and the Health and Public Safety Team
- Manage projects to ensure deliverables are of the highest quality and provided in a timely manner
- Lead the drafting of project reports in collaboration with the team
- Bring content expertise to Health and Public Safety Team projects to ensure that all projects reflect best practices
- Assist with additional activities to further the Meadows Institute’s policy activities
- Provide input into the Meadows Institute’s policy findings concerning health-forward responses to calls to 911 involving a behavioral health need or emergency
- Ensure that all project activities consider the diverse needs of Texas communities, mental health consumers, and public safety stakeholders
- Assist with grant proposals, including completing proposal applications, conducting relevant research, and tracking submissions
- Liaise with other staff, contractors, partner agencies, and stakeholders on project efforts across the Meadows Institute
- Provide verbal and written project updates to the Health and Public Safety leadership team
- Stay current on public safety trends, legislation, and best practices to inform project work
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- To be considered for the Assistant Director position, you MUST submit a Cover Letter with your application (include Cover Letter within Resume attachment)
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, public administration, or a related field
- At least eight years of experience in project management, systems implementation, government affairs, or nonprofit leadership roles, preferably in health or public safety sectors
- Exceptional organizational skills and a natural orientation toward follow-through, structure, and team accountability
- Must enjoy the work of keeping others on track
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively in writing and in person
- Proven track record of cross-sector collaboration, particularly with government entities or policy-driven initiatives
- Commitment to the mission, goals, programs, and future aspirations of the organization
- Preferred: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or subject matter leadership in law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency communications, behavioral health, or human services
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public policy, public health, emergency management, social work, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Capacity to think strategically, critically, and respond analytically
- Flexibility in working with new issues, topics, and approaches
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States required
- Position may not be filled or performed in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington
- Statewide travel (up to 20%) may be required
- Some duties may require access to reliable personal transportation
- Relocation assistance not available
