Director of Community Engagement – Partnerships

Trillium Health Resources

NC ROOTS Director responsible for community engagement and partnerships at Trillium Health Resources. Leading regional strategy and managing community-based organizations to support program implementation.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $87,652 - $117,232 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead a comprehensive regional community engagement strategy aligned with NC ROOTS priorities.
Build and manage a robust CBO and community partner network across the region.
Design mechanisms to capture and integrate community input into Regional Needs Assessment, Hub Action Plan, and ongoing program design and refinement.
Work with partners to ensure effective outreach, recruitment, and retention of participants.
Track partner engagement, participation, and outcomes.
Facilitate alignment between community partners and healthcare providers and systems; public health agencies; and social service organizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience working with community-based organizations or diverse populations, including experience in community engagement, partnership development, program implementation, managing or supporting multi-partner initiatives or networks.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
Supervision of two (2) or more employees.
Experience working in rural communities or North Carolina regions.
Experience with grant-funded or publicly funded programs.
Familiarity with healthcare systems, Medicaid populations, or public health initiatives.
Experience supporting CHW, doula, or community workforce models.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies

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Hard Skills & Tools

community engagementpartnership developmentprogram implementationmulti-partner initiativesgrant-funded programspublicly funded programscommunity workforce models

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsoutreachrecruitmentretention

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in Public HealthMaster's degree in Public AdministrationMaster's degree in Social Work