Consortium Manager

GLOBAL COMMUNITIES INC•San Diego, CA

10d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Communities champions innovative solutions to complex challenges at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion. We ensure our approaches are as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. We bring together local ingenuity and global insights to save lives and secure strong futures. The Consortium Manager will convene, facilitate, and sustain a robust Community Consortium composed of diverse, multi-sector partners that provide guidance and support for Healthy Start (HS) activities under the direction of the Project Director. This position is responsible for leading the implementation of action plans designed to improve perinatal outcomes within the project area and for fostering strategic partnerships that address participant needs. The primary goal of this role is to facilitate and support a coalition of partners that drives systems change, strengthens community collaboration, and implements initiatives that improve birth outcomes and advance maternal and infant health. The Consortium Manager will collaborate with clients, healthcare providers, mental health service organizations, WIC, SNAP, TANF, and agencies focused on housing and food insecurity, as well as key stakeholders including Title V programs, public health departments, hospitals, health centers, substance use treatment agencies, community leaders, and other service organizations.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in public health, social work, community development, public administration, public policy, maternal and child health, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of six years of related work experience.
Skilled facilitator of groups and meetings.
Excellent listening and documentation skills.
Ability to set agendas, motivate stakeholders, and navigate conflicting viewpoints.
Interest in women's health, including prenatal and post-partum concerns; mental health, childbirth, infant development, and local community and social service resources.
Cultural experiences comparable to the populations served, along with knowledge and respect of the values and beliefs of Black women, refugee and immigrant communities.
Fluent in English (read, write, speak) is required, second languages are a plus.
Experience with virtual and in-person event planning, including meetings, training, and webinars.
Detail-oriented with strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in childbirth, doula, postpartum doula, or lactation education is highly desired.
Knowledge of and passion for systems change and collective impact.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, coordination, and ongoing operation of the Healthy Start Community Consortium in alignment with program goals and funder requirements.
Identify, engage, and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare providers, public agencies, community organizations, and other partners working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Ensure meaningful participation of Healthy Start participants and community members with lived experience, consistent with program requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Consortium, community partners, and Healthy Start program leadership.
Represent Global Communities and Healthy Start at community events, coalitions, health fairs, and partner meetings.
Plan and facilitate monthly Consortium, workgroup, and subcommittee meetings, including agendas, materials, decisions, and follow-up actions.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of Consortium strategic action plans addressing community or environmental factors that affect birth outcomes.
Guide workgroups and partners in establishing priorities, performance measures, responsibilities, and timelines.
Support the implementation of systems-level actions that strengthen service coordination and improve perinatal outcomes.
Provide recommendations to the Project Director based on Consortium feedback, community needs, emerging trends, and implementation progress.
Participate in Communities of Practice and other collaborative learning opportunities.
Strengthen cross-sector partnerships and referral pathways to improve participant access to healthcare, behavioral health, nutrition, housing, education, and other community services.
Identify service gaps, barriers, and opportunities for improved coordination among community partners.
Lead the planning and implementation of required Consortium activities in collaboration with program staff and community partners.
Promote participant voice and lived experience in Consortium planning, decision-making, and program improvement.
Develop and maintain Consortium communications, including newsletters, surveys, referral agreements, presentations, and engagement materials.
Collaborate with Communications and program staff to develop health education materials, outreach content, and social media campaigns.
Maintain regular communication with Consortium members to support participation, accountability, and continued engagement.
Maintain accurate records of Consortium membership, activities, participation, demographic representation, outcomes, and strategic action plan progress.
Monitor Consortium performance measures, milestones, and grant deliverables and address implementation challenges with partners and program leadership.
Prepare monthly progress updates and contribute to required program and funder reports.
Administer and analyze Consortium surveys and recommend improvements based on findings.
Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and performance-monitoring activities.