Initiatives Manager

Stand Together•Wichita, KS

2d•Remote

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in partnerships, stakeholder management, account management, community engagement, or cross-functional program execution
Experience supporting or executing partner relationships, events, activations, or partner-driven initiatives
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Principle-Based Management (PBM) Experience

Responsibilities

Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Steward financial investments and associated KPIs
Support communication and coordination across cross-functional teams
Help translate partner needs into actionable plans and deliverables
Ensure a high-quality partner experience through proactive communication and follow-through
Manage end-to-end execution of partnership activations, including events, campaigns, and local experiences for Wichita’s Army of Normal Folks service club.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables
Support execution across multiple activations simultaneously, ensuring quality and consistency
Serve as a key point of contact for partners during planning and delivery phases
Lead planning and logistics for events, including vendor coordination, run-of-show development, and onsite execution
Ensure all activation elements (creative, production, communications) are delivered on time and aligned to brand and partner expectations
Troubleshoot real-time issues during activations and ensure a smooth participant experience
Conduct post-event recaps and identify opportunities for improvement
Support and improve workflows, tools, and systems used to track partnerships and activations (e.g., Workfront or similar platforms)
Manage timelines, task tracking, and project coordination across multiple stakeholders
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements
Ensure consistent use of templates, playbooks, and standards across activations
Track and report on activation performance, timelines, and outcomes
Support development of dashboards or reporting to provide visibility into partnership activities
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve execution and impact
Maintain documentation, playbooks, and best practices for future activations