Remote Senior Manager - State Policy Partnerships

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Conference & event exposure

Job summary

The States Forum is seeking a Partnerships & Outreach Senior Manager to expand its network of state-level policymakers, think tanks, coalitions, and other influential groups. You will drive proactive outreach, nurture long-term collaborations, and help shape policy priorities in collaboration with senior leadership.

Based in the United States with a fully remote work setup, the role requires 5–10 years of experience in partnerships or external affairs, excellent communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience building strategic partnerships across diverse organizations.
• Ability to identify opportunities and translate discussions into formal partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for external outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective partners including policymakers, think tanks, coalitions, and other influential groups.
• Lead proactive outreach and convert discussions into formal partnerships.
• Collaborate with policy leadership to align partnership opportunities with priorities.
• Maintain a structured partnership pipeline and track engagement outcomes.
• Represent the organization at conferences, events, and other external engagements.
• Develop outreach materials and talking points with the content team.

Skills

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic outreach

Public policy knowledge

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Political Science/Communications or equivalent

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

The States Forum is seeking a Partnerships & Outreach Senior Manager to expand its network of state-level policymakers, think tanks, coalitions, and other influential groups. You will drive proactive outreach, nurture long-term collaborations, and help shape policy priorities in collaboration with senior leadership.

Based in the United States with a fully remote work setup, the role requires 5–10 years of experience in partnerships or external affairs, excellent communication, and the ability to