Associate Partnerships Manager

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health plans

Wellness and mental health support

Competitive salaries and bonus opportunities

Job summary

Stand Together in Arlington, VA, is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to oversee mission-aligned partners and cultivate impactful relationships. This role focuses on leading cross-functional coordination and evaluating partnerships to ensure strong measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a growth-oriented mindset. Benefits include a competitive 401(k) match, flexible time off, and comprehensive health plans, among others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project coordination, partnership management, or related experience.
• Ability to connect strategies, partners, and priorities across complex programs.
• Proven experience driving multiple projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and insights on potential partners to support engagement planning.
• Manage a portfolio of partners and networks to strengthen engagement strategies.
• Coordinate collaboration across internal and external teams for effective execution.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain momentum and successful outcomes.
• Deliver regular updates on partnership progress and key milestones.
• Enhance partnership tools and processes for improved efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Project coordination

Partnership management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Tools

MS Office

CRMs (e.g., Airtable)

Job description

The Strategic Partnerships Manager will oversee a portfolio of mission-aligned partners, cultivating relationships that drive meaningful impact and advance Stand Together’s broader vision. In 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 Together's office in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Benefits

• 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 1,300 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.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.