Community Relations & Partnerships Specialist

Community Relations & Partnership Specialist

Location:Onsite in Southfield MI

Position Summary

TheCommunity Relations &Partnership Specialistplays a critical role in accelerating growth acrossEpic Health and its family of brandsby building managing and expanding strategic partnerships. This role combines relationship development with hands-on field activationidentifying and cultivating high-value partners while actively representing Epic Health at community events industry functions and networking opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder highly organized and energized by being in the fielddriving brand visibility referrals and business development through meaningful long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Development

• Identify prospect and establish strategic partnerships with organizations businesses associations brokers community groups and affiliates aligned with Epic Health and subsidiary brand goals.
• Develop and maintain long-term mutually beneficial relationships that generate referrals revenue and brand awareness.
• Build and manage a robust partnership pipeline tracking outreach meetings and outcomes.
• Represent Epic Health and its affiliated brands with professionalism clearly articulating value propositions and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership to structure partnerships referral arrangements and joint initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing partner engagement through regular communication performance reviews and collaborative activities.

Events & Brand Activation

• Plan coordinate and execute events that promote Epic Health and its brands including community events partner activations trade shows health fairs and networking functions.
• Serve as a visible representative of the organization at external events conferences chambers associations and community activities.
• Develop event strategies focused on lead generation partnership development and brand exposure.

• Manage all event logistics including vendors materials staffing and on-site execution.
• Capture leads and referrals at events and ensure timely follow-up and accurate tracking.

Growth & Performance Management

• Drive measurable growth through partnerships and events including referrals appointments leads and revenue impact.
• Track analyze and report performance metrics related to partnership and event outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with sales marketing community relations and leadership teams to align growth initiatives.
• Support cross-brand growth efforts across Epic Health and related business lines including DPC insurance specialty services and ancillary offerings.

Qualifications

• 3 yearsof experience in partnerships business development community engagement field marketing or a related role.
• Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing key stakeholders.
• Experience representing an organization or brand in professional public and community settings.
• Strong communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and CRM or tracking experience.
• Willingness to work in the field and attend evening or weekend events as needed.
• Healthcare insurance professional services or community-based experience preferred.

Core Competencies

• Relationship building and trust development

• Strategic thinking with a growth mindset
• Event planning and execution
• Professional presence and brand advocacy
• Self-motivation and accountability
• Results-driven execution

Success Measures

• Number and quality of new strategic partnerships established
• Referrals leads and revenue generated through partnerships
• Events hosted or attended monthly
• Lead conversion and opportunity pipeline growth
• Partner retention and satisfaction
• Overall contribution to growth across Epic Health and subsidiary brands

Why Join Epic Health

Epic Health is a growing mission-driven healthcare organization committed to delivering accessible high-quality care and innovative health solutions. As a Partnership Growth Specialist you will play a pivotal role in expanding our reach strengthening community relationships and driving meaningful growth across a dynamic and evolving organization.