Program Strategist, HR Workforce and Community Partnerships; Grant Funded

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Orange, California

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Rady Children’s Health’s mission to build an inclusive, future-ready healthcare workforce and strengthen community connections. This strategic role leads program development, partnership cultivation, and cross-functional collaboration for the Healthcare Career Academy (HCA), the umbrella for student-focused future workforce development programs, and Choco’s Community Action Team (CCAT), the organization’s employee volunteer program. This role builds and sustains relationships with schools, educational institutions, community organizations, healthcare partners, and internal stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines and create opportunities for students, employees, and community partners to engage with Rady Children’s Health.

This role evaluates program effectiveness, uses data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement, identifies opportunities for growth and innovation, and communicates program impact and recommendations to leadership. As a champion of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Program Strategist integrates these principles into program design, partnerships, outreach, and engagement strategies. Working closely with the Director and organizational leaders, the Program Strategist provides strategic direction and supports effective program execution while maintaining a focus on long-term growth, innovation, sustainable partnerships, and measurable organizational and community impact.

Minimum $64,355 Midpoint $85,259 Maximum $106,184

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Required:
  
  Minimum three (3) years of experience in program management, volunteer coordination, or workforce development. Background in healthcare, nonprofit, or education settings.
• Preferred:
  Experience working with students, youth, individuals with disabilities, or underserved communities

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree

• Required:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in coordinating complex, multi-faceted initiatives and effectively managing diverse internal and external contributors. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Database entry and technical skills. Passion for student opportunity,…