Coalition Coordinator

Black Men Teach • Saint Paul, MN

42d • $46,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Coalition Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the Thrive By 2035 coalition, ensuring seamless coordination among 28 partner organizations working toward our shared vision. Reporting to the Senior Director of Collective Impact, this role is responsible for managing day-to-day coalition operations, supporting shared measurement systems, facilitating communication across partners, and ensuring coalition activities stay aligned with strategic goals. The ideal candidate is an exceptional project manager, skilled communicator, and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, education, public administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, coalition coordination, or multi-stakeholder partnership work
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple partners and competing priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with data management systems, databases, and data visualization tools
• Experience with project management platforms; Monday.com experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with meeting facilitation and group process
• Proficiency with collaborative technology platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, project management software)
• Ability to build relationships and work diplomatically across diverse organizational cultures
• Commitment to racial equity and the mission of increasing Black male representation in education

Nice To Haves

• Experience with collective impact frameworks or backbone organization work
• Knowledge of education systems, teacher recruitment, or workforce development
• Experience supporting coalitions or networks focused on racial equity
• Familiarity with the local education landscape and partner organizations
• Skills in graphic design or creating compelling visual communications

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate monthly coalition meetings, including logistics, agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up
• Collaborate with working group co-chairs to plan working group meetings and develop agendas
• Manage coalition calendar and schedule working group meetings, leadership calls, and partner check-ins
• Prepare meeting materials, capture detailed notes with clear action items, and occasionally facilitate meetings as needed
• Follow up with working group members to track progress on agreed-upon tasks and ensure accountability
• Project manage working group initiatives, monitoring timelines and deliverables
• Onboard new coalition members and maintain updated partner contact information and organizational profiles
• Support the coalition's shared measurement system by collecting data from all 28 partner organizations
• Maintain databases and tracking systems that monitor progress toward collective goals using Monday project management tool
• Retrieve and produce regular data reports and visualizations that demonstrate coalition impact
• Maintain continuous communication with partners on coalition progress through data dashboards and updates in Monday
• Coordinate data collection timelines and support partners in meeting reporting requirements
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities based on coalition-wide data analysis
• Oversee newsletter contractor in writing and producing bi-weekly coalition update newsletters
• Review newsletter content for accuracy and alignment with coalition priorities before distribution
• Distribute bi-weekly newsletters to all coalition partners and stakeholders
• Manage internal coalition communications through email updates and shared digital platforms
• Maintain coalition website, shared drives, and collaborative workspaces with current resources and information
• Create communication materials that keep partners informed and engaged between meetings
• Document coalition processes, decisions, and best practices for institutional knowledge
• Support external communications about coalition activities and impact as needed
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and workflows for coalition initiatives and working groups
• Support the Senior Director in implementing strategic priorities across partner organizations
• Track budget expenditures related to coalition operations and convenings
• Identify operational bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve coalition efficiency
• Coordinate cross-partner collaborations and connect organizations working on related initiatives
• Serve as primary point of contact for partner organizations on operational matters
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff across all 28 organizations
• Support partners in understanding and utilizing coalition resources and shared infrastructure
• Troubleshoot partner concerns and escalate issues to the Senior Director as appropriate
• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and mutual accountability across the coalition

Benefits

• BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement match.
• Team members enjoy generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and wellness days to support balance, growth, and renewal.
• We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and community connection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level