What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Collaborative Initiatives position at Maternity Care Coalition?
Job Description
Lead Community-Driven Change as MCC's Director of Collaborative Initiatives!
Who We Are:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a leading community-based nonprofit organization committed to improving maternal and child health in Pennsylvania and Delaware. For over 40 years, we've empowered families by addressing the social and racial inequities that impact their ability to thrive. At MCC, we envision a future where every parent can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise healthy children.
The Role:
As the Director of Collaborative Initiatives, you will spearhead coalitions of community-based organizations, serving as a vital link between these groups and MCC’s Policy & Advocacy team. You will guide and support efforts to create equitable networks of care for families, helping service providers tackle structural racism and promote social justice.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are excited about leading initiatives that unite communities and build equitable systems of care, we encourage you to apply today and help us shape a future where every parent and child can thrive!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Lead Community-Driven Change as MCC's Director of Collaborative Initiatives!
- Do you have a passion for fostering partnerships that drive real change in maternal and child health?
- Are you a natural leader with the ability to unite diverse organizations and stakeholders around a common goal?
Who We Are:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a leading community-based nonprofit organization committed to improving maternal and child health in Pennsylvania and Delaware. For over 40 years, we've empowered families by addressing the social and racial inequities that impact their ability to thrive. At MCC, we envision a future where every parent can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise healthy children.
The Role:
As the Director of Collaborative Initiatives, you will spearhead coalitions of community-based organizations, serving as a vital link between these groups and MCC’s Policy & Advocacy team. You will guide and support efforts to create equitable networks of care for families, helping service providers tackle structural racism and promote social justice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Coalitions: Provide strategic leadership to coalitions, ensuring their goals align with improving maternal and child health through community collaboration.
- Foster Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with coalition members and partners, facilitating collaboration, and promoting knowledge-sharing through events and workshops.
- Strategic Project Management: Develop and implement project plans, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure coalition initiatives are successful and impactful.
- Support Stakeholder Development: Identify opportunities for capacity-building within coalition members and partners, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Drive Impact: Collaborate with partners to develop evaluation frameworks, ensuring coalitions have measurable outcomes that drive systemic change.
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading coalitions, partnerships, or collaborative networks, particularly in the public health sector.
- Maternal and Child Health Expertise: Strong understanding of maternal and child health issues, with knowledge of relevant policies and interventions.
- Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and resources to achieve project goals.
- Commitment to Equity: Deep commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in maternal and child health, with a focus on addressing racial and systemic disparities.
- Excellent Communication: Strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate effective, collaborative processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. A combination of equivalent education, experience and training considered in lieu of degree.
- At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to travel within Southeastern PA, with occasional travel across Pennsylvania.
- Hybrid Work Environment: Flexibility to balance remote work and in-office collaboration.
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team making a meaningful impact on the lives of parents and babies affected by racial and social inequities.
- Three (3) weeks paid vacation, plus One (1) week paid Winter Break
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance through CIGNA
- Cafeteria Plan through Flex Facts: FSA and Commuter plans
If you are excited about leading initiatives that unite communities and build equitable systems of care, we encourage you to apply today and help us shape a future where every parent and child can thrive!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
