Partnerships & Outreach Lead — Homeownership Access

MRA Recruiting Services; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acts Housing in Milwaukee seeks a Community Partnerships Manager to lead community partnership and outreach initiatives, expanding access to homebuyer education and coaching programs. The role focuses on building and sustaining strategic partnerships to broaden opportunities for families.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in community engagement or nonprofit housing, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to supervise staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in community engagement, partnership development, nonprofit programs, housing, or a related field.
• Experience building strategic partnerships, leading projects, and supervising staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community partnership and Family Access initiatives that increase awareness and expand access to Acts Housing’s Homebuyer Coaching and Education programs.
• Build and strengthen relationships with nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, employers, government agencies, faith communities, and other community partners.
• Develop outreach strategies, partnership resources, and engagement plans that generate qualified family referrals.
• Collaborate with Family Access, Family Success, Marketing, Fundraising, and other teams to create a seamless experience for families.
• Supervise staff, establish performance metrics, and use data to improve outreach and partnership effectiveness.
• Represent Acts Housing through community presentations, networking events, coalition meetings, and outreach activities.

Skills

Partnership development

Community outreach

Project leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Acts Housing in Milwaukee seeks a Community Partnerships Manager to lead community partnership and outreach initiatives, expanding access to homebuyer education and coaching programs. The role focuses on building and sustaining strategic partnerships to broaden opportunities for families.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in community engagement or nonprofit housing, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to supervise staff.