Chief Partnerships & Community Impact Officer

Lincoln Motor Company; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Michigan Central seeks a Head of Partnership to set strategic direction and lead development of partnerships advancing its charitable and community-impact mission. Reporting to the CEO, you will align internal teams and external stakeholders toward shared goals and measurable outcomes.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of strategic collaborations across nonprofit, philanthropic, government, education, and industry sectors, ensuring clear governance, progress tracking, and sustained community value for

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in strategy, partnerships, philanthropy, community impact, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical priorities, measurable outcomes, and accountable plans.
• Experience managing complex partnerships across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the organization’s strategic plan and impact framework.
• Identify and manage partnerships across nonprofit, philanthropic, educational, community, government, and industry sectors.
• Ensure community perspectives inform planning, programs, and impact assessment.
• Provide strategic direction for partnerships with government, education, workforce, and industry.
• Align resources and networks to advance charitable goals and sustain value for Detroit and Michigan residents.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Community impact

Nonprofit leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Michigan Central seeks a Head of Partnership to set strategic direction and lead development of partnerships advancing its charitable and community-impact mission. Reporting to the CEO, you will align internal teams and external stakeholders toward shared goals and measurable outcomes.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of strategic collaborations across nonprofit, philanthropic, government, education, and industry sectors, ensuring clear governance, progress tracking, and sustained community value for