We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley **Position Overview:** We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Government Affairs Manager to serve as the main liaison between our company and local and regional government agencies. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key local agency officials and other stakeholders, attending local agency meetings and ensuring that Sutter Health’s goals and community needs are addressed. The candidate selected for this role will live in the Central Valley and will occasionally come on site for meetings. The ideal candidate will have known relationships with elected and appointed city and county officials in the area. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain relationships with key government, community and business leaders across various cities and counties in the Central Valley. • Design and implement strategic efforts in support of Sutter Health projects and issues. • Identify potential collaborative partners and efforts aimed to positively impact the community in alignment with Sutter Health goals. • Monitor local issues, trends, and public sentiment to provide valuable insights to senior leadership on how the company can better serve the community and enhance its impact. • Manage multiple projects and resources including securing support for community health programs and initiatives. Engage in program implementation, assist with budget development, and program evaluation within the assigned geography. The candidate selected for this role will live in the Central Valley and come on site for meetings, etc. Candidate will have known relationships with City, County and other elected officials. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._ Bachelor's: Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 8 years recent relevant experience **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Working knowledge of the strategic planning process. Demonstrated knowledge of working with volunteer community groups. Significant understanding of community-based organizations, local and statewide foundations, and government agencies. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner. Verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as: executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Make presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action, or to provide information and instruction. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with audiences across all areas and levels within Sutter Health as well as external organizations. Negotiate or exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions. **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Full Time **Days of the Week:** Monday - Friday **Weekend Requirements:** As Needed **Benefits:** Yes **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Status:** Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $53.60 to $80.39 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_