Program Director, Government Relations

About the role

The Program Director of Government Relations shapes and advances Endeavor Health’s mission and strategy on relevant policies and legislation at local, state and federal levels by establishing and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, institutions, and non‑profit organizations. Monitors and keeps senior leaders informed of local/county/state/federal legislation, develops an annual advocacy agenda, and manages issues that could impact Endeavor Health or the healthcare system. Includes membership on various civic organizations/committees, and representation of Endeavor Health on many public functions and events throughout each week. Location: Warrenville, IL. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community‑connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Responsibilities

• Directs Endeavor Health’s Government Relations efforts and monitors key legislative issues affecting the system, acting as key contact with federal, state, county and local elected officials in the primary and secondary service areas to drive impact and change.
• Develops and advances annual advocacy agenda on behalf of Endeavor Health interests in collaboration with System Director and hospital President/CEOs and other stakeholders to drive impact.
• Advocates or lobbies elected officials on behalf of Endeavor Health, participates in various events and activities held/hosted by local officials.
• Handles reporting of lobbying activities as needed to stay in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Attends out‑of‑town advocacy meetings, prepares meeting materials and briefings for executive/leadership team members attending, including trips to Springfield and/or Washington, DC to meet with elected officials.
• Meets with elected officials in their home offices.
• Prepares and engages Executive Leadership Team for meetings.
• Serves as an Endeavor Health liaison with the American Hospital Association, the Illinois Hospital Association, and other advocacy groups on advocacy and other related initiatives with deep focus on subject matter area/initiatives assigned.
• Informs local, statewide officials of Endeavor Health major legislative and community issues.
• Collaborates with the Marketing, Finance, Community Impact and Health Equity teams to prepare written materials to update policy makers on the positive impact and economic value of Endeavor Health on the communities it serves.
• Proactively shapes