Community Engagement & Programmatic Manager

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, 2 PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title
-Community Engagement & Programmatic Manager

Reports to - Grant Program Manager

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • This position will require availability to work on Saturdays as needed.
• Travel:
  
  This position operates in a hybrid office and community-based environment and requires extensive travel throughout the assigned service area.

Job Summary:

Piedmont Health Services (PHS) serves as the anchor partner for Region 4 in the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP) through a subrecipient agreement with the University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill (UNC Health). This position is employed by PHS and operates under the organization's policies, procedures, and management structure. The Community Engagement & Programmatic Manager is responsible for leading county-level stakeholder engagement and implementation activities within an assigned four-county service area (Alamance, Chatham, Orange, and Caswell Counties) while also serving as the project lead for designated Piedmont Health Services programmatic initiatives.

This position serves as the primary liaison between NC ROOTS Region 4, local communities, and community-based partners, ensuring that county voices, priorities, and perspectives inform regional planning and implementation efforts.

The Community Engagement & Programmatic Manager builds and sustains relationships with county agencies, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, faith communities, educational institutions, local coalitions, and other community stakeholders. The role actively identifies and engages trusted community leaders, grassroots organizations, and residents who may not traditionally participate through formal systems to ensure broad and equitable community representation in NC ROOTS activities. Serving as the Hub's primary point of contact for county-level stakeholders in the assigned counties, the position is responsible for understanding existing community assets, initiatives, partnerships, and priorities while identifying gaps in representation, engagement, and service delivery.

Through regular community visits, stakeholder meetings, listening sessions, presentations, and participation in local events, the Community Engagement & Programmatic Manager gathers and elevates community perspectives to inform regional decision-making, implementation planning, and continuous improvement efforts. The position connects community partners with relevant NC ROOTS initiatives, work groups, funding opportunities, technical assistance resources, and collaborative activities. The role follows up on stakeholder concerns, commitments, and implementation challenges, helping to identify and address barriers affecting local…