About the Organization
CCHF is a non-partisan, free-market organization that promotes policy ideas consistent with the principles of limited government, individual liberty and free markets. Recognized as the leading free-market voice for patient-centered care and medical privacy rights, CCHF’s primary area of focus is health care policy, with an emphasis on freedom, free-markets and the medical privacy rights that protect patient and doctor freedom.
Position Description
CCHF is seeking a creative and dynamic Director of Programs to lead the organization forward and navigate a constantly changing landscape. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing CCHF’s strategic initiatives under the direction of the President, and will have 2 direct reports.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee implementation of projects in a strategic plan that, as approved by the President and the Board, accomplishes CCHF’s mission to protect patient and doctor freedom
- Work with President to develop programs and projects that align with CCHF’s mission, seeking conspicuous opportunities
- Own and direct all projects and outward facing initiatives – keep the team on track
- Work with Legislative and Policy Director to advance legislative projects
- Be available to speak in videos, radio spots, and interviews (at discretion of President)
- Develop and implement fundraising campaigns in collaboration with development staff
- In partnership with our vendor, identify projects and initiatives for funding and approve grant opportunities. Track metrics on programs for grant partners
- Approve new outside vendors and contractors
- Assist in hiring decisions
- Manage (high-level) annual Fundraising Gala and other CCHF events throughout the year
- Work with Communications staff to oversee the CCHF website, expand social media presence and maintain branding
- Proof/edit/approve outgoing communications to ensure they are on message and without blemish (“bulletproof”)
- Work with Director of Operations to ensure CCHF remains in compliance (regulations, 990, insurance, and state filings)
- Other responsibilities as determined by the president
Required Knowledge and Skills
- 3+ years of relevant experience in non-profit management and/or project management
- Firm belief in the mission of CCHF and a belief that government should not control access to health care
- Solid understanding of Health Freedom issues and the legislative process
- Ability to absorb complicated issues quickly
- Self-motivated leader who is able to set clear and deliverable goals and campaigns
- Superb organizational and management skills
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- A keen eye for verifying facts for accuracy
- A great communicator
- Ability to disseminate financial reports and basic understanding of accounting principles
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit leadership
- Experience reading and/or writing legislation
- Supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, policy, health care, or other related area
Work Environment
CCHF is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and preference will be given to applicants residing in the Twin Cities metro area. Remote and hybrid arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates. Remote candidates will be expected to travel to the office 1-3 times per year.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position and CCHF’s mission, your interest in free-market patient-centered health care and medical privacy rights, as well as your salary requirements and location preference
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected]
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
