Community Partnerships Strategist

familyfutures2; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Futures is seeking a Partnership Coordinator to build and manage connections with families, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations. You will develop referral pathways, grow participant engagement, and strengthen collaborations that improve access to developmental screenings and family support services.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, public speaking, and data-informed program improvement while supporting equitable outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Communications, Education, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community engagement, partnership development, outreach, sales, account management, nonprofit programs, or related work.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships across multiple organizations.
• Understanding of family-serving systems, early childhood services, healthcare, education, or community resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners that serve families with young children.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for referral partners and community organizations.
• Identify opportunities to expand Connections' reach through new partnerships and referral pathways.
• Conduct regular outreach visits to community partners to strengthen engagement and collaboration.Maintain a partner engagement plan that includes communication, follow-up, and retention strategies.
• Support partner onboarding and training related to Connections services and referral processes.
• Increase referrals and family participation through strategic community partnerships.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, childcare centers, home visiting programs, and social service agencies to connect eligible families to Connections services.
• Monitor referral trends and identify opportunities to improve enrollment and engagement.
• Work with program staff to reduce barriers that prevent families from accessing services.
• Support outreach initiatives that increase awareness of developmental screenings and resource navigation services.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

MS Office & databases

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Family Futures is seeking a Partnership Coordinator to build and manage connections with families, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations. You will develop referral pathways, grow participant engagement, and strengthen collaborations that improve access to developmental screenings and family support services.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, public speaking, and data-informed program improvement while supporting equitable outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their