Program Manager Government Relations

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Government Relations

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$40.36 - $52.47 / hour

Serves as an in-house registered lobbyist who represents Lee Health System before elected officials and government bodies at the local level of government. Primary responsibility is to maintain strong professional relations with elected officials and their staff. Demonstrates the highest levels of written and verbal communication and persuasion skills to advocate for Lee Health positions, educate others to value, and support the health system. Manages efforts to secure local and state grant projects in coordination with Lee Health Government Relations, Strategy, Finance and Grant Writing team. Manages program directives of Chief of Staff and senior level government relations staff to completion. Staffs Lee Health participation on special community committees. Manages program directives for the Government Relations team. Regularly attend county and municipal government meetings across SWFL. Regularly update the government relations landing page on VirtuaLee.

Education: Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications or another relevant Public Policy area required. Masters degree preferred.

Experience:Minimum of 2 years Government Relations/Public Policy experience required. Minimum of 2 years of increasing experience, including public policy analysis/development, legislative procedures, and coalition building required. Experience working with physicians, healthcare donors and hospital administrators preferred

Certification:Local government lobbyist registrations where required within 30 days of hire. Obtain a State of Florida Lobbyist Annual Registration if needed.

License: N/A

US:FL:Fort Myers