Associate Partnerships Manager
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
The Strategic Partnerships Manager will oversee a portfolio of mission-aligned partners cultivating relationships that drive meaningful impact and advance Stand Togethers broader this role you will lead cross-functional coordination translate strategy into action and guide the planning implementation and evaluation of partnerships to ensure strong alignment measurable outcomes and long-term success.
Working closely with Partnership Directors this role provides strategic insights operational support and partnership expertise to strengthen portfolio performance. By aligning talent resources and execution priorities the Partnerships Manager helps advance organizational objectives and maximize the value of key partnerships.
This role will be based out of Stand Togethers office in Arlington VA.
- Research & Strategy:Provide research and insights on potential partners to Partnership Directors to support prioritization engagement planning and partnership development from initial engagement through long-term collaboration.
- Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of partners and networks shaping engagement strategies that strengthen alignment and build long-term capability.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive and coordinate collaboration across internal and external teams to ensure effective partnership execution.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to maintain momentum trust and successful outcomes throughout the partnership lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Communication: Deliver regular updates on partnership progress key milestones and strategic next steps.
- Process Improvement: Enhance partnership tools processes and best practices to improve efficiency visibility and accountability.
- 3 years of project coordination partnership management or related experience working across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to respectfully make suggestions and recommendations to Partnership Directors.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect strategies partners and priorities across complex programs and initiatives.
- Proven experience proactively driving multiple concurrent projects to completion in a fast-paced continuously evolving environment with an entrepreneurial approach.
- A growth-oriented mindset grounded in humility openness and continual learning.
- Proficient knowledge of technology including MS Office suite of products and proficiency with CRMs such as Airtable.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approachto solving problems and a commitment to stewardingour culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.
- Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
For this role the anticipated base salary range is $70000 $100000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employees overall contribution to the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors including relevant experience capabilities demonstrated skills role responsibilities and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.