Community Relationship Manager (Iowa)

Holon Health•Des Moines, IA

25d•Remote

About The Position

At Holon Health, we are a healthcare startup focused on providing whole-person care to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). We integrate medical, behavioral, and social care, prioritizing prevention and recovery. Our approach is grounded in compassion, community wisdom, and a belief in second chances. We foster a collaborative, curious, and integrity-driven work environment. This role is for someone energized by purpose-driven work and who wants to make a positive impact. The Community Relationship Manager will support Holon Health's growth across Iowa by identifying and cultivating partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, health plans, and the justice system. This role involves serving as a strategic partner to various stakeholders, ensuring effective program delivery, mentoring the Client Acquisition team, developing training, and driving regional growth. The ideal candidate is a connector, communicator, and relationship-builder passionate about making a measurable impact and promoting a more just and human-centered approach to care.

Requirements

A natural relationship-builder who leads with curiosity, empathy, and professionalism.
Deeply familiar with the criminal justice system and/or community health landscape and their operational realities.
Strategic and tactical—able to plan and execute effectively.
A confident trainer and presenter, comfortable leading groups and one-on-one sessions.
Energized by making outreach feel warm, personal, and community-centered.
Organized, reliable, and motivated by meaningful work.
Passionate about equity, inclusion, and expanding access to care.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong track record in account management, community engagement, outreach, or sales—ideally in healthcare, behavioral health, or criminal justice sectors.
Demonstrated success managing teams and driving results.
Proficiency in CRM tools and virtual collaboration platforms.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Experience with community organizations, healthcare providers, health plans, or justice system partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with referral partners including sober living homes, recovery residences, treatment providers, probation and parole offices, courts, diversion programs, and reentry organizations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for referral partners within your territory.
Conduct in-person visits, presentations, and educational sessions to strengthen engagement.
Represent Holon at local and state conferences, coalition meetings, and community events.
Identify opportunities to co-host or participate in educational and community-based initiatives.
Act as a visible ambassador for Holon’s mission and model of care.
Track industry trends and provide feedback to internal teams to inform outreach strategy.
Foster an inclusive, equity-driven team culture through training, mentoring, and modeling.
Other duties as assigned.