Partnership Director

Non-Profit and Social Services

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY??? 

Promise Partnership Utah supports youth in their educational journey from cradle to career to ensure they can explore, dream, and take steps to realize their potential. Our approach involves being rooted in data and deeply collaborating with public and private sector partners to transform the education environment, so it produces more equitable outcomes and disparity gaps are eliminated. We operate on the deeply held belief that by working collectively we can have a greater impact for our youth than we could have alone. Promise Partnership Utah, United Way of Salt Lake, and 211 Utah (Salt Lake City team) are part of the Utah’s Promise organization. Together, we are committed to 100% of kids and families thriving.  

 

Our workplace is fast-paced, friendly, adaptive, and grounded in our core values: relationships, continuous improvement, results, and equity. We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive benefit package, generous paid time off, and flexible schedules. People with diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. ?? 

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POSITION SUMMARY?? 

We support our region’s equity-focused, cradle-to-career collective impact effort. The Partnership Director facilitates, engages, and supports teams of multi-sector partners including civic leaders, school representatives, community partners, community leaders, system leaders and subject matter experts and other key partners to improve educational outcomes. 

 

PRIMARY TASK 

Support activating partners who are focused on a common result to mobilize their resources to take action together. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  1. Project manage relevant projects, relationships, and partnerships 

  1. Support meeting design, facilitation and follow-up focused on clear results that move partners to action 

  1. Maintain relevant data systems to ensure information is captured and up-to-date 

  1. Collaborate with various organizations and institutions to conduct quick research, build strategies, and coordinate implementation 

  1. Build strong relationships with partners to align their contributions toward shared outcomes 

  1. Invite perspectives and participation of students, parents, teachers, and people who work in nonprofits, government, and business 

  1. Empower partnerships to facilitate local change 

  1. Seek opportunities to connect day-to-day efforts to support students and families to broader system levers that can impact many students and families at once 

  1. Help to conceptualize and implement initiatives that could be built around or benefit from corporate, foundation, government, or other partnerships 

  1. Create, track, and evaluate metrics of success and internal performance measures 

  1. Contribute to grant writing and reporting, donor cultivation, marketing efforts, advocacy efforts, presentations about our work 

  1. Other related duties as assigned 

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

  • Strong and adaptable communication skills 

  • Detail oriented 

  • Organization and project management skills 

  • Takes initiative to communicate and problem solve 

  • Experience facilitating meetings or events with key internal and external partners 

  • Clearly and consistently demonstrates an understanding of racial equity and structural racism 

  • Able to connect with individuals and maintain complex relationships  

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum 5+ years of applicable experience in social impact, facilitation, project management, or equivalent academic experience.??? 

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience working with partnership groups, community groups or schools.??? 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft suite, data visualization, and other project management software.??? 

  • An understanding of the culture and realities of historically marginalized communities in the Salt Lake region a plus 

  • Speak and write fluently in a second language (especially Spanish or Arabic) is a plus.??? 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The team member is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The team member must be able to transcribe, take in new information, prepare and analyze data and figures, constantly operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The team member is required to regularly travel to offsite locations to set-up presentations and displays in physical and electronic mediums. The team member must have the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs. 

The employee is required to work primarily in-person, in our UP offices during core business hours Monday – Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Utah’s Promise is currently piloting a 36-hour work week with Friday afternoons off. 

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

The position is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. $60,000 – 72,790 . Salary commensurate with experience.?UWSL/UP provides a wide range of benefits, including:  

•Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance  •  6% retirement match  

• Life, accidental death, and long & short-term disability insurance  •  FSA  •  HSA contribution  

• Free on-site gym & bike storage  •  Paid parking or public transportation subsidy  

• Two weeks paid office closure (December & July)  •  Generous PTO & Health time 

• Paid parental leave  •  Onsite coffee shop & café  •  Paid time to volunteer  

Partnership Director
Utah's Promise