Partnerships Specialist (SEO)

Inspira Education; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible Paid-time Off

Learning and Development Budget

401k with matching

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

An innovative educational technology company is seeking a Partnerships Specialist (SEO) to enhance online authority through strategic partnerships. This role involves identifying high-quality backlinks, managing outreach campaigns, and building lasting relationships with key industry players. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in partnership development and a strong grasp of SEO principles. Join a mission-driven team and contribute to democratizing access to education, all while enjoying competitive benefits in a flexible remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in partnership development, link acquisition, or outreach roles.
• Strong understanding of off-page SEO and authority building.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple partnership pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize high-value partnership opportunities.
• Research competitor backlink profiles to uncover strategic opportunities.
• Initiate and manage outreach efforts to develop partnerships.

Skills

Partnership development

Link acquisition

Outreach

SEO principles

Excellent written communication

Research skills

Tools

SEO tools

Outreach tools

Research tools

Job description

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest‑growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high‑quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. We are the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, building software and services that disrupt long‑entrenched application processes with products that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. We are backed by leading venture capital firms and investors such as Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).

The Role

We are currently seeking a creative and detail‑oriented Partnerships Specialist (SEO) to join our team. In this role, you will strengthen the online authority of our brands (Inspira Advantage, Quad Education, and Juris Education) by identifying high‑quality backlink opportunities, executing personalized outreach campaigns, and building long‑term relationships with publishers, bloggers, and industry professionals. The role is remote and open to candidates anywhere in Canada or the US.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high‑value partnership opportunities that support SEO growth (e.g., content collaborations, guest features, resource listings, thought leadership placements).
• Research competitor partnership and backlink profiles to understand industry trends and uncover strategic opportunities.
• Prospect and vet websites, organizations, publishers, and influencers aligned with our audience and brand.
• Initiate and manage outreach efforts (email, LinkedIn, and other platforms) to develop partnerships and secure high‑authority placements.
• Cultivate and maintain long‑term relationships with webmasters, bloggers, journalists, nonprofits, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with partners on co‑created content, resource inclusion, expert quotes, and other mutually beneficial initiatives.
• Monitor, audit, and report on partnership‑driven SEO performance using relevant tools.
• Ensure all earned placements follow SEO best practices and align with Google guidelines.
• Track and communicate campaign performance, including outreach activity, partnerships secured, and overall SEO impact.
• Work closely with SEO, content, and marketing teams to integrate partnership initiatives into broader growth strategies.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in partnership development, link acquisition, outreach, or related roles (agency or in‑house).
• Creative thinker who can develop unique collaboration ideas, value propositions, and outreach angles that stand out.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles, especially off‑page SEO, authority building, and digital partnerships.
• Proficiency with SEO, outreach, and research tools.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling, personalized outreach messages.
• Highly organized with strong research and relationship‑building skills.
• Able to work independently, juggle multiple partnership pipelines, and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and driven by results with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Nice to have: experience in digital PR, local partnerships, or content collaborations.

Benefits

• Amazing people with a great vision and values
• Ability to work directly with co‑founders and drive impact super quickly
• Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
• 100 % coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
• Flexible Paid‑time Off
• Learning and Development Budget
• Retirement Savings Plans – 401k with matching
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as OWN (Outreach Women’s Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
• Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract workers

EEO Statement

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.

Compensation

Base pay starts at $60,000 USD. Actual compensation is dependent on experience, skills, location, and other factors.