Deputy Director of Community Health
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!
We believe that our people are our greatest strength. Each employee contributes to our shared mission, vision, strategy, and values. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is Supportive, Impactful, Accountable, and Inclusive.
Are you interested in working in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, make a difference in people’s lives, and pursue excellence?
We are seeking a Deputy Director – Community Health. The Deputy Director of Community Health serves as a senior executive leader responsible for ensuring that the Health District’s programs, partnerships, strategies, and organizational priorities are aligned to achieve measurable and equitable community health impact.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the executive team, this role provides enterprise-level oversight focused on organizational alignment, executive accountability, cross-functional integration, and long-term community health impact.
This position does not directly manage program operations or serve as the primary lead for strategic planning processes, partnership implementation, or functional service delivery. Instead, the Deputy Director ensures that the organization’s services, strategic initiatives, and community partnerships are collectively aligned with the Board and Executive Director’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
The Deputy Director serves as a key executive integrator across organizational functions, helping ensure that operational efforts, strategic priorities, and community-informed decision-making work cohesively to improve health outcomes across Northern Larimer County, particularly for underserved and marginalized populations.
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,534 - $201,754 annually (DOQ)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule & Environment
- 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
- Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.
Education and Experience
Required:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in community health, healthcare, public health, or related field
- At least 5 years in senior or executive leadership roles
- Significant experience leading across multiple functions or systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational alignment and performance at scale
- Strong understanding of health equity, community/population health, and community-based services
Preferred:
- Experience within public health districts, safety-net systems, healthcare systems, or community-based organizations.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level organizational change, growth, and integration efforts.
- Familiarity with quality improvement systems, organizational performance frameworks, and community partnership models.
- Experience with clinical innovation and program development
Key Responsibilities in the following areas:
- Strategic Integration & Organizational Alignment
- Accountability for Community Health Impact
- Integration of Services, Strategy & Partnerships
- Community-Informed Decision Making
- Data, Impact & Continuous Improvement
- Leadership & Organizational Culture
- Board & Executive Engagement
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
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The close date is Thursday, July 9, 2026
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance.
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
- We offer a yearly allowance for professional growth.
- We schedule based on our patient’s needs, not productivity.
- Opportunity to be active in the community through outreach events.
- We offer competitive salary with additional 3% compensation for bilingual proficiency.
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 20 days of PTO in the 1st year and 13 paid holidays; 40 hours of sick leave is provided (employees hired after June 30 of a calendar year will receive 20 hours of sick leave for that year). PTO is prorated per FTE.
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
- Access to legal and financial counseling
- Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
- Variety of additional resources
- 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.
