Community Engagement & Partnership Manager

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Morrison Healthcare  is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

The Manager of Community Partnerships & Engagement serves as a senior representative of Morrison Healthcare in collaboration with our client, dedicated to strengthening our presence in the Orlando community. This role builds strategic partnerships, champions diversity and inclusion, and creates meaningful connections through local businesses, events, and community organizations. By aligning Morrison’s values with our client’s mission, the Director ensures we are not only serving patients and guests, but also investing in and uplifting the communities around us.

The Community Engagement & Partnership Manager serves as the representative of Morrison Healthcare in partnership with our client, building strong and lasting connections with the broader Orlando community. This role will focus on creating meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and diverse partners to showcase Morrison and our client’s shared commitment to the people we serve.

The Manager will lead initiatives that elevate our presence in the community, support diversity and inclusion efforts, and foster partnerships that align with Morrison’s values and our client’s mission of caring for and improving lives.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Morrison, our client, and the Orlando community, representing both organizations with professionalism and authenticity.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local restaurants, minority/diversity-owned businesses, and other community partners.
• Organize and participate in community events, such as golf tournaments, hospital fundraisers, children’s hospital initiatives, and local festivals, ensuring Morrison and our client have a visible and positive presence.
• Develop strategies to deepen community relationships, enhance brand recognition, and strengthen local engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with Morrison and client leadership to identify community needs and align partnership opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Track, measure, and report on community engagement activities and outcomes to demonstrate impact and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in community relations, partnership development, or a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and organizing community-facing events.
• Passion for community engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational teams and represent both Morrison and client in a positive light.

Personal Attributes

• Outgoing, approachable, and community-minded.
• Skilled at building authentic relationships and trust.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute ideas effectively.
• Enthusiastic about representing Morrison and client’s shared mission.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1461071

Morrison Healthcare

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