Overview

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities.  We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community.  Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Are you skilled at developing and implementing innovative funding strategies through cross-sector collaborations? Are you passionate about building and nurturing relationships with diverse partners? The position requires exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively across departments to align partnerships with community needs and organizational priorities. Success in this role means bridging visionary strategy with practical implementation while maintaining a strong commitment to health equity and community-centered approaches.

The Health District is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Partnerships Strategist to advance our organization’s mission and the community’s health and wellbeing.  This position will complement our direct service delivery model, and create systems-level impact on health outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $88,510 – $110,638 annually, depending on qualifications (DOQ)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities

Schedule & Environment

  • 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
  • Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
  • May require occasional evening or weekend availability
  • Travel to satellite locations or community partners, as needed

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public health, public policy, or related field.
  • 9 – 12 years experience.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, shape, manage, and refine evidence-based/informed partnership strategies that elevate the priorities of the organization while complementing direct service delivery.
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate strategy and outcomes to staff, leadership, and the Board, fostering engagement and commitment for partnership strategies.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.

Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator

  • Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
  • Fax: 970-221-7165
  • Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

The anticipated close date is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Why work for us

  • We value a work-life balance.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
  • Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
  • We provide comprehensive benefits, including 100% (or prorated portion) of the cost of medical and dental insurance, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, optional low-cost vision plan, 12 holidays, and generous flexible paid time off.
  • We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.
  • We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Infection Prevention

During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.

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About Health District of Northern Larimer County

Overview:

The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.

Products and services:

  • Sliding fee and Medicaid dental services
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
  • Low-cholesterol screening
  • Quit tobacco counseling
  • Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
  • Online health information resource

Divisions and departments:

  • Advanced Care Planning Team
  • Family Dental Clinic
  • Health Promotion
  • Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
  • Larimer Health Connect
  • Mental Health Connections

Achievements:

The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.

Awards:

2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force

2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County

2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists

2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association

2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals

2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media

Future of company:

Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.

Competitors:

The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.

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