Manager of Strategic Partnership

SEIU 775 Benefits Group • Seattle, WA

2d • $98,656 - $134,458 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Customer Experience, the Manager of Strategic
Partnerships plays a key role in strengthening SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s
presence and impact across the long-term care ecosystem. This role is
responsible for building, maintaining, and deepening partnerships with a broad
range of stakeholders, including labor organizations, government agencies,
healthcare providers, and other allied organizations.

The Manager will serve as both an advocate and a listener—educating stakeholders
about our mission and programs, while gathering feedback and perspectives to
inform organizational strategies. This role emphasizes coalition building,
cross-sector collaboration, and proactive engagement to advance the stability
and visibility of the caregiver workforce.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building and managing partnerships, ideally in long-term care, workforce development, or public sector engagement
• 3+ years of experience in labor, community advocacy, or working with marginalized communities
• Demonstrated success in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement or external affairs
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences
• Experience facilitating meetings, roundtables, or collaborative projects
• Ability to synthesize input and deliver actionable recommendations
• Comfort navigating politically sensitive environments and balancing multiple interests
• Familiarity with the long-term care ecosystem, home care, or healthcare delivery is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn tools like Salesforce or SharePoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with labor organizations or healthcare nonprofits
• A connection to or understanding of homecare work
• Experience in stakeholder engagement strategies or public relations
• Familiarity with long-term care funding streams, state programs, or regulatory environments
• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, nonprofit management, health policy, or equivalent experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships across the long-term care ecosystem
• Represent the Benefits Group to external stakeholders, increasing awareness of programs and impact
• Identify partnership opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve outcomes and drive innovation
• Lead strategic outreach efforts, including speaking engagements, stakeholder meetings, and facilitated convenings
• Gather and synthesize stakeholder input to inform organizational priorities and improvements
• Strengthen coalitions and working groups that support long-term care workforce goals
• Track key developments, trends, and policy shifts in long-term care and allied sectors
• Support cross-functional initiatives by ensuring external perspectives are integrated into program design and delivery
• Maintain regular communication with key partners, serving as a trusted liaison
• Contribute to the Customer Experience strategy by aligning partnership efforts with organizational goals
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure coordinated engagement and follow-through with stakeholders
• From time-to-time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this position.

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days
• End of the year Winter Break; mid- year summer break and earned longevity breaks
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees