Community Health Improvement Specialist

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

April 29, 2026

Department:

16001500 Community Benefit & Engagement

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends
• Hybrid role with some work from home but also work in the community and at various hospitals in our system
• Travel required within the Allina footprint, primarily in the Twin Cities and Western WI

Job Description:

Support development and implementation of Allina Health community-facing health improvement programs and initiatives. Support system-level community benefit and engagement functions and special projects in specific geographic regions.

Principle Responsibilities

• Program development and implementation.
  • Coordinate all aspects of day-to-day operations of system-wide community health improvement programs and initiatives.
  • Build relationships with partners, participates in community meetings and ensures program content and materials are up-to-date.
  • Use expertise, industry knowledge and creativity to make recommendations for program development, implementation, and evaluation to align with business needs and goals
  • Create new and updates existing content as needed.
  • Participate in strategy planning and collaboration with Allina Health and community experts to ensure content and materials align with strategic goals.
  • Coordinate and support promotion of health improvement programs internally and in the community, including acting as the liaison to the communications department, creating content to promote and updating websites as needed.
• Operations support.
  • Support community system-level community benefit and engagement operations, including program evaluation, communications planning and implementation, charitable giving, employee engagement planning, health equity planning and implementation, and/or Community Benefit Reporting.
  • Implement process improvements enhancements in system initiatives.
  • Lead projects as needed.
  • Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Local and system community engagement.
  • Support community benefit and engagement special projects, including signature events, public affairs and local identified needs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, social work, communications, or related field degree
• or an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
• 3 to 7 years of experience in program planning, administration or project management
• Experience leading collaborative programs or projects across diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with diverse populations and a strong understanding of and commitment to health equity

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, community health, social work, communications, or related field

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $31.07 to $42.59 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.