Community Partnership Manager

Community Partnership Manager

Pay: $28.84/hr mileage

Summary of Job Description

The Community Partnership Manager is responsible for leading community outreach partnership development and education efforts in support of Reach for Resources Independent Living initiatives. This position plays a key role in advancing Minnesotas Independent Living First policy by building strong relationships with community partners coordinating educational opportunities and increasing awareness of independent living options and resources. This role reports to the Senior Director of Program Services & Compliance.

The Community Partnership Manager works collaboratively with internal program staff and external stakeholders to implement grant-funded activities meet project deliverables and ensure outreach efforts are effective accessible and aligned with approved workplans. This position is grant-funded through June 30 2027 and is contingent upon continued funding.

Essential Job Duties

Community Partnerships & Outreach

Identify develop and maintain relationships with self-advocacy groups parent organizations transition programs and other community partners to promote independent living concepts and resources.

Serve as a primary point of contact for community outreach related to independent living initiatives.

Represent Reach for Resources at community meetings events and collaborative forums.

Utilize inclusive and culturally responsive outreach strategies to engage diverse audiences.

Education Training & Public Engagement

Plan organize and deliver educational presentations and webinars focused on independent living topics including housing options economic assistance services and family education.

Coordinate webinar logistics materials and content in collaboration with internal staff and subject matter experts.

Ensure educational offerings are accessible informative and aligned with grant goals and timelines.

Grant Implementation & Data Tracking

Carry out outreach and engagement activities in accordance with approved grant workplans and deliverables.

Track outreach activities partnerships and participation data to support grant reporting and evaluation requirements.

Communicate progress outcomes and recommendations for improvement to leadership on a regular basis.

Collaboration & Program Support

Work closely with Housing Transition Navigators and other program staff to ensure coordinated messaging and referral pathways.

Participate in team meetings planning activities and cross-department collaboration related to independent living initiatives.

Support continuous quality improvement efforts by analyzing feedback and engagement data.

Other Duties

Participate in agency meetings trainings and events as required.

Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational goals

Additional Information

In addition to salary Reach for Resources offers excellent employee benefits.

Benefits may include:

Generous PTO package (15 days for full-time staff) with increases each year worked

13 floating holidays annually (for full-time employees prorated from start month in first year of employment)

Medical dental and vision insurance

Life insurance AD&D critical illness hospital legal accident and pet insurance

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Company-paid MN PFML/Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Personable and fun co-workers (if we do say so ourselves)

Caring supportive supervisors

Plenty of chances to wear casual clothes

A focus on wellness

Disclaimer

Reach for Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

Reach for Resources Inc. Is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees with disabilities receive support. Applicants or employees must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the position; reasonable accommodation may be provided if requested by the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in social services nonprofit management community development public health or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience in community outreach partnership development or program coordination.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and facilitation.

Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with diverse community partners.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in disability services housing independent living or related human services fields.

Familiarity with Independent Living First principles or community-based service models.

Experience supporting or implementing grant-funded programs.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Environment: Combination of office resource hybrid and community-based work. Ability to travel locally for meetings presentations and events is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Schedule: This is a full-time grant funded role approved through June 30 2027. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and the successful completion of grant objectives.

Physical demands: Light lifting (under 20lbs) traversing a variety of physical environments safely driving a vehicle verbal communication ability to consistently use technology like laptop fax machine printer cell phone.