Senior Specialist - Community Partnerships

Halo House Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Specialist to enhance community partnerships and drive impactful initiatives. This role focuses on building long-lasting relationships with external stakeholders, utilizing social media to promote the mission, and managing volunteers for events. The ideal candidate is a motivated communicator with a passion for community engagement and a knack for creative content development. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and makes a real difference in the lives of cancer patients. If you're ready to leverage your skills for good, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Collaborative Team Culture

Opportunity for Community Engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and maintaining partnerships in community-focused organizations.
• Strong social media management skills and experience engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with corporations and individuals.
• Create compelling content for social media and community outreach.

Skills

Communication Skills

Social Media Management

Partnership Development

Creative Content Development

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Website Management Tools

Job description

Senior Specialist - Community Partnerships

Halo House Foundation provided pay range

This range is provided by Halo House Foundation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Calling all data-driven, socially-savvy self-starters looking to apply their superpowers for good. Join us!

If you are a tech-savvy do-gooder who likes to dig into the data and drive meaningful results for a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives – we want YOU! We're Halo House, and we have an exciting opportunity for a partnership powerhouse in the role of Senior Specialist to join our growing team and make us even better!

As a Senior Specialist, you will be pivotal in connecting our organization with its community and external stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to build nurturing, lasting partnerships and promote the organization's mission and impact through various channels that will contribute to our continued growth, revenue increase, and success. We value and respect our team and share a genuine passion and commitment to our mission. Our employees enjoy a close-knit culture, dynamic, feel-good work, a flexible, welcoming environment, and the unsurpassed opportunity to save lives.

Ready to dive in and make a difference today? Bring your expertise to the table with us – see just what it takes in the job details below.

CORE ATTRIBUTES

What You Bring to The Table

Establishing and maintaining solid relationships with external partners, community residents, and potential donors through social media engagement, the Community Partnership Specialist (CPS), is a linchpin in our success. Following are the core professional attributes that will contribute to your achievement:

• Communicator – You are a pro at expressing the written word. A savvy communicator, your written and verbal skills are exceptional
• Motivated - A self-starter with unending tenacity. You are determined, results-driven, and passionate about problem-solving, anticipating the next steps, and staying ahead of the curve
• Technophile – You live and die by technology. You can't imagine life without it and have mastered all things digital
• Social-savvy – You are two steps ahead of the latest social trends. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter… you create the content and know the medium like the back of your hand
• Detail-oriented – You can see the big picture and the bottom line. You love the details, thrive with timelines, and never miss dotting an “i” or crossing a “t”
• Connector – Always putting the mission first, you have mastered the art of creating genuine connections and lasting partnerships. You are a born connector
• Creative – You are a marketer, maker, storyteller, creator, and out-of-the-box thinker. You enjoy the process and relish the unique details
• Collaborator – Team player, confidant, partner. You are a constant. A dependable, trusted counterpart

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Can Expect Day-to-Day

You'll build long-lasting connections in this high-touch role by identifying and cultivating partnerships with corporations and individuals. As a vital contributor, you'll own all external administrative needs, creative content building, website maintenance, and community print material. Core responsibilities include:

Building and Cultivating Partnerships

• Identify potential partners and corporations that align with the organization's mission and goals
• Develop and implement strategies to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with partners and donors
• Initiate and maintain communication with external stakeholders via social media platforms
• Provide administrative support to partners, corporations, volunteers, and community residents, ensuring their needs and inquiries are addressed promptly and efficiently
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various organizational events and initiatives
• Develop and implement volunteer programs and schedules to ensure effective support and engagement
• Creative Content Building
• Create compelling and engaging content for social media platforms, promoting the organization's initiatives, events, and accomplishments
• Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to develop content that aligns with the organization's branding and messaging

Website Maintenance and Community Print Material

• Ensure the organization's website remains up-to-date, accurate, and visually appealing
• Perform regular website hygiene tasks, including updates, corrections, and content freshness
• Oversee the design and production of print materials for community outreach and events
• Ensure that all print materials adhere to the organization's branding guidelines and effectively communicate its mission and impact
• Serve as the primary event liaison and day of coordinator for the annual gala, overseeing calendar planning and day of execution of staff and volunteers
• Manage event volunteers, ensuring they are effectively coordinated and supported
• Work closely with vendors, sponsors, and partners to ensure the success of the event
• Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain event volunteers and partners

Partnership Development

• Collaborate with the fundraising and development team to explore potential funding opportunities through partnerships and sponsorships
• Identify and pursue collaborative projects or initiatives with external partners that align with the organization's mission

Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of all partnership interactions, communications, and outcomes
• Utilize data to evaluate the effectiveness of partnership strategies and make data-driven decisions
• Other Administrative Duties
• Undertake additional administrative tasks as assigned by the management team

REQUIREMENTS

What it Takes

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Proven experience in building and maintaining partnerships, preferably in a community-focused organization
• Strong social media management skills and experience in engaging with stakeholders via digital platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with external partners and donors
• Proficiency in creative content development for social media and print materials
• Familiarity with website management and content updating
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Data-driven mindset, capable of analyzing partnership outcomes and making informed decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and a passion for community engagement and partnership development

OUR COMPANY

Our Commitment to You

We care about our employees – together, our shared work saves lives. Halo House's mission is to help save the lives of cancer patients battling leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma by offering them access to clean, temporary, and affordable housing to pursue treatment at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). We do this by providing fully furnished apartments for $25 a day to people who must often stay for months of treatment. We offer employees a competitive package, a collaborative mission-focused team, and an opportunity to do meaningful work and give back to a patient community that needs you. For us, business is personal. If you are a data-driven, socially savvy collaborator powered by the art and impact of partnership, let's start a conversation. Apply today.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.