Ex Dir, Community Engagement | Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix, Arizona, Position Summary The Executive Director, Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for Phoenix Children’s community engagement efforts, translating community insight, enterprise priorities and external opportunities into a coordinated strategy that advances the organization’s mission and long-term vision. This role leads the Community Partnerships and Events & Experience teams, establishing priorities, aligning resources and ensuring community-facing efforts are intentional, coordinated and connected to enterprise strategy. The Executive Director works across the organization to connect community relationships, experiences and opportunities with the right internal leaders, capabilities and priorities. As a senior representative of Phoenix Children’s, this role cultivates relationships with community, civic, corporate, nonprofit, education, cultural, sports and other external stakeholders – strengthening trust, expanding community presence and creating meaningful opportunities for impact. Education Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, community relations, nonprofit management, event management or related field. (Required) Master’s degree. (Preferred) Experience Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, external affairs, events and experiences, business development, public relations, nonprofit/community relations or a related field. (Required) Demonstrated experience leading strategic community relationships and complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. (Required) Demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional leadership experience within a complex organization. (Required) Experience developing strategy, establishing priorities and translating strategy into measurable execution. (Required) Special Skills Executive presence and sound judgment with the ability to connect enterprise priorities, community intelligence, and external opportunities while managing organizational reputation, brand, and community trust with senior internal and external stakeholders. (Required) Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead through influence across functions while respecting organizational ownership, governance, and escalation requirements. (Required) Strong understanding of community relations, partnership development, event strategy, and external stakeholder engagement, with the ability to assess opportunities through strategic, operational, financial, audience, and relationship lenses. (Required) Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to develop concise executive recommendations and communicate effectively with diverse audiences across all levels. (Required) Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams, create scalable operating practices, manage ambiguity, establish priorities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment. (Required)