Network Partner-Healthcare

ABOUT STRYKER JOHNSTON FOUNDATION

The Stryker Johnston Foundation (SJF) is a private family foundation founded by Ronda Stryker and Bill Johnston and based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For nearly 30 years, SJF has partnered with organizations and groups that work to strengthen and build thriving, equitable communities.

SJF invests in and partners with organizations and groups working to end intergenerational poverty in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. They follow a relationship-centered philanthropy model that is driven by values, centers relationships, is aware of power dynamics, and prioritizes equity, trust, and ongoing partnerships.

SJF partners with organizations and groups to change the systems and structures that create intergenerational poverty, particularly among Black people, people of color, and other communities that have been left out or left behind. SJF is using its power as a foundation to support, champion, and raise-up the work of people who are making real change in the Kalamazoo community.

The Foundation is led by a Board of Directors consisting of Bill, Ronda, and their three children. The Foundation staff are a dedicated and passionate group of seven, including the Executive Director, all based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Network Partner – Healthcare will work to advance health equity and ensure all community members have access to quality, compassionate care. This role is rooted in the belief that health is a human right and that community voice is essential in shaping healthcare systems. The Network Partner - Healthcare will collaborate with health providers, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen networks that address social drivers of health to improve health outcomes. This position reports to the Grant Program and Partnerships Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate authentic networks of trust by connecting healthcare providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and residents, ensuring that diverse voices are not only included but valued as equal partners in shaping healthier futures.
• Identify and confront systemic barriers to health with humility and urgency, working alongside community partners to co-create solutions that honor dignity, cultural wisdom, and the lived experiences of those most impacted.
• Strengthen the capacity and sustainability of health-focused organizations by listening deeply, walking with them as partners, and aligning resources in ways that amplify their leadership and expand their reach.
• Steward a healthcare grant portfolio grounded in equity-centered practices, recognizing philanthropy as a responsibility to redistribute resources and power in ways that reduce poverty and improve health outcomes.
• Stay rooted in both evidence and community, continually learning from research, data, and promising practices while also elevating people’s stories, ensuring that decision-making reflects both science and lived reality.
• Represent the foundation with humility and accountability, contributing to local and national collaborations, conferences, and initiatives in ways that uplift Kalamazoo County voices and share lessons across the broader health equity movement.
• Bring forward health sector insights that help refine the foundation’s strategy, ensuring alignment between grantmaking, systems change, and the collective responsibility to eliminate poverty.
• Model a culture of reflection and growth by embracing continuous learning, inviting feedback, and contributing to a collaborative team environment that embodies equity, justice, and shared responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred in Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in healthcare, public health, or health equity-focused organizations.
• Lived experience that grounds the passion and commitment to the work a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in advancing health equity, access to care, or community wellness strategies.
• Strong cross-sector facilitation and partnership skills.
• Commitment to dignity, equity, and community-centered approaches.

Knowledge & Skills

• Empathetic listener with cultural humility who honors the lived experiences, wisdom, and resilience of communities most impacted by poverty and health inequities.
• Systems-level thinker who understands the complexity of healthcare and poverty, while staying grounded in people-centered solutions that improve everyday lives.
• Collaborative relationship-builder who values diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating authentic partnerships across community, nonprofit, philanthropic, and healthcare sectors.
• Demonstrated history of advancing equity through work that addresses structural barriers, with a particular commitment to health equity, maternal and child health, and community wellness.
• Bridge-builder and convener who supports collective action and alignment, not as a gatekeeper but as a partner walking alongside communities and colleagues.
• Adaptive and reflective practitioner who learns from challenges, adapts with integrity, and embraces philanthropy as a practice of humility, stewardship, and accountability.
• Strong communicator who can elevate community narratives, connect data with lived realities, and translate insights into philanthropic and policy actions.
• Values-driven team contributor who thrives in a collaborative culture, contributes to shared learning, and invests in the growth and effectiveness of colleagues.
• Trusted steward of resources who recognizes the responsibility of philanthropy to redistribute power and wealth in ways that create lasting, generational impact.
• Grounded in compassion and advocacy with a demonstrated commitment to centering humanity and dignity in every aspect of professional practice.

NATURE AND REQUIREMENTS OF ROLE

Location

The Network Partner- Healthcare position is based out of our Kalamazoo office. Currently, SJF staff work on a hybrid schedule.

Availability and Working Hours

This is a full-time position with standard working hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET, Monday-Friday.

Travel

On occasion, you may be asked to travel domestically / internationally for site visits, conferences and/or foundation gatherings and events.

Nature of Work

This role carries a fluctuating workload due to various deadlines and cyclical processes. It entails extensive keyboard and computer monitor use and exposure to sensitive and confidential information.

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and requirements of this position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. In order to successfully perform this job, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform the primary roles and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary roles and responsibilities.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary Range: $110,000-$145,000; actual starting salary within the range will be commensurate with a candidate’s breadth and depth of experience, education, certifications, special skills, and accomplishments.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Leave and Benefits:

• Generous paid leave policy
• Collective Rest & Reflection Time: SJF closes their office for at least two weeks each year for collective rest and reflection time (typically one week in the summer and one week in the winter)
• 11 federal holidays
• Generous medical, dental, vision benefits, a wellness program stipend
• General annual 401(k) matching plan

Leave and Benefits:

• Generous paid leave policy
• Collective Rest & Reflection Time: SJF closes their office for at least two weeks each year for collective rest and reflection time (typically one week in the summer and one week in the winter)
• 11 federal holidays
• Generous medical, dental, vision benefits, a wellness program stipend
• General annual 401(k) matching plan

English is the prefered language.