Community Partnerships Associate
About The Position
The Community Partnership Associate supports implementation of Heron’s core program, which identifies and engages community partners to form a collaborative national network focused on enhancing capacity and promoting prosperity in communities across the country. The role helps ensure effective communication, collaboration, and coordination across the network and supports the identification, evaluation, underwriting, and onboarding of community partners. The position is based in Heron’s Birmingham, Alabama office and is expected to travel up to 30% of the time, including travel to community field locations and in-person team meetings.
Requirements
- Strong passion for and commitment to Heron’s mission and values.
- Proficiency with digital communications tools, including Zoom, Canva, Asana, Microsoft Office, shared online platforms, email listservs, and scheduling tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented problem-solver able to manage multiple priorities with care and follow-through.
- Understanding of challenges faced by organizations serving marginalized communities.
- Commitment to inclusive decision-making and shared learning.
- Collaborative co-creation mindset that supports participatory and equitable processes.
- Comfort working in evolving contexts and willingness to adapt as needs shift.
- Willingness to travel 1–3 times per month to community field locations and in-person team meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of community development, project management, community planning, government, nonprofit management, community foundations, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Heron research staff and external partners to identify and evaluate prospective communities.
- Assist in evaluating potential community partners and developing funding recommendations.
- Provide administrative support throughout community partner identification, evaluation, and onboarding.
- Maintain regular communications with community partners, including sharing event and training updates and a monthly newsletter.
- Oversee development and implementation of a Community Partner communication platform as a hub for networking and resource sharing.
- Support curriculum design for Network convenings and coordinate and facilitate online and in-person learning sessions.
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of an annual, multi-day summit for partners focused on relationships, collaboration, and learning from outside experts.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mutual learning environment across Network activities.
- Connect community partners with consulting experts as needed.
- Curate and share relevant research, tools, and resources with the Network through email, web, and other communication channels.
Benefits
- Attractive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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