Director of Community and Business Relations

Job Description

Overview

Director of Community and Business Relations

Boise, Idaho

At Cambia, our values are fundamental to achieving our Cause of transforming the health care industry. They guide our actions and bring diverse perspectives together to improve the health care journey better for those we serve. All eight values are equally important and linked to the others: Empathy, Hope, Courage, Trust, Commitment, Innovation, and Accountability. These values are not just words on paper - we live them every day.

Achieving our ambitious Cause requires exemplary leadership. In addition to the Cambia values listed above, our leaders demonstrate the following leadership attributes: Cambia leaders think big, push boundaries, envision possibilities, inspire and empower others. They build collaborative relationships beyond their functional area and create workplaces which are just and transparent. Our leaders must be lifelong learners, develop others and act as role models for their teams, colleagues, external partners and—most importantly—our current and future members.

Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, the Director of Community and Business Relations serves as an integral part of the company’s management team and a key externally facing leader of Regence throughout the State. Serves as a brand ambassador for Regence BlueShield of Idaho, strategically positioning company’s executive leadership, shaping external communication campaigns, partnering with the sales team to cultivate opportunities and serve existing customers, and representing the company in the local business community by serving on local boards or community organizations that support Regence’s goals.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with President, VP of Sales, VP of Government Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager and other team members to develop and implement strategies and tactics that proactively identify and cultivate key relationships that position the company brand within the State to drive new business growth and customer retention.
• Advise and direct the company’s foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility team to invest resources into nonprofit and community-based initiatives that further the transformation of health care and support the wellbeing of Idaho communities and its people.
• Partners with Strategic Communications to identify brand-lift opportunities, positively highlighting the company’s philanthropic, community and public policy objectives in both traditional and electronic/social media.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key influence leaders within Idaho’s business, health care and civic constituencies, e.g. senior HR business leaders, hospital and physician community relations teams, civic and governmental leadership, media contacts and nonprofit stakeholders, etc.
• Represents at various community functions; serves on various community/business boards, groups and committees as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years’ experience in community relations, business development, government and political affairs, or equivalent combination of education and job related experience.
• Master’s Degree desirable
• Experience in business highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, on detailed policies in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to communicate in a variety of public settings, including knowing what to and what not to communicate
• Ability to develop coalitions and synergy with partners (e.g. Chambers of Commerce, community agencies, business forums, associations)
• Demonstrated sound judgment, critical thinking abilities
• Strong analytic and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong community relations with ties to all aspects of the community
• Must have political acuity and savvy
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent Regence in the community

About Us

Regence employees are part of the larger Cambia family of companies, which seeks to drive innovative health solutions. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A drug screen and background check is required.

Regence is 2.2 million members, here for our families, co-workers and neighbors, helping each other be and stay healthy and provide support in time of need. We've been here for members more than 100 years. Regence is a nonprofit health care company offering individual and group medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Medicare and other government programs as well as pharmacy benefit management. We are the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain Region, serving members as Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield (in Washington). Each plan is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. If you’re seeking a career that affects change in the health care system, consider joining our team at Cambia Health Solutions. We advocate for transforming the health care system by making health care more affordable and accessible, increasing consumers’ engagement in their health care decisions, and offering a diverse range of products and services that promote the health and well-being of our members. Cambia's portfolio of companies spans health care information technology and software development; retail health care; health insurance plans that carry the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands; pharmacy benefit management; life, disability, dental, vision and other lines of protection; alternative solutions to health care access and free-standing health and wellness solutions.