Become a champion for children's health with a career at Children's Hospital Association (CHA). We serve with purpose and passion to help 220 member children's hospitals improve kids' health and well-being.

Where You'll Work
This position is based in our Lenexa, Kansas office. We leverage a hybrid working model working three days in the office, two days optional remote work.

What You'll Do
The Director of Conferences and Forums supervises a team, providing thought leadership and oversight for clinical programs. This includes leading the development of strategy and business development for 10-15 forums, 2 conferences and various collaboratives and projects.

• Collaborate with leadership, internal stakeholders, and member-participants to advance CHA strategic priorities through meaningful and impactful forum and affinity group projects.
• Identify topics, speakers, and appropriate venues for delivery; communicate with participants to optimize affinity group and CHA engagement; manage contracts and negotiations with external speakers; and manage budgets and expectations.
• Serve as project-lead by coordinating project plans, participants, and timelines, supporting team success by fostering a collaborative environment to find creative solutions to challenges.
• Review affinity group clinical curriculums, perform a gap analysis to identify opportunities for enhancement and growth.
• Manage forum/affinity group screening, enrollment, and participation.
• Work collaboratively across CHA to connect products and services to participants and to leverage program knowledge to inform collaboration among children's hospitals.
• Engage and recruit children's hospitals to participate in projects/events.
• Lead with an understanding of how dynamics, personalities and talents align to build a strong team.
• Exhibit integrity, build trust and rapport with staff to encourage honest conversations, conflict resolution and the appreciation of diversity, fostering a spirit of teamwork and collaboration.
• Provide clearly communicated expectations while facilitating methods to help team members report progress and evaluate results.

What You'll Bring to CHA
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

• Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related studies.
• Master's degree in business, health care or related studies, preferred.
• Five years of healthcare experience, with a preference for project management and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple constituencies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage individuals and teams.
• Experience or education in improvement methodology and concepts preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong information and data management skills and understanding

• Knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, Teams, and Zoom applications.
• Ability to travel by car or plane; travel up to 20 to 30% (52 - 78 days per year)

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• And more!

More About CHA

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children's hospitals and their communities and through the federal policymaking environment. With children's hospitals we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children's health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.