National Partnerships and Community Impact Programs Manager (Biomedical Services)

American Red Cross

3d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! Job Summary: Ensure the coordination and optimization of strategic partnerships to enhance organizational visibility and impact. Position the organization effectively with key partners, including major stakeholders, NGOs, associations, community groups, and private sector entities. Lead and coordinate outreach efforts to build and maintain strong external relationships. Provide support, development, and leadership guidance to volunteers, fostering engagement and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in Government, Public Policy, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in program or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in national accounts, partnership management, sales, or fundraising.
• Proven skills in: Presentations and public speaking; Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Project management and event planning; Negotiation, networking, and relationship building; and Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings to meet with sponsors.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time; team meetings occur 1–2 times per year.
• Must be able to work within the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to oversee the organization-wide coordination of proactive strategic partnership identification, prioritization, and outreach.
• Provide leadership with complex analyses and research that present an overview of the external environment and an understanding of the roles of potential partner organizations.
• Develop and implement streamlined, flexible processes to manage complex partnership agreements for use by the full organization.
• Ensure that strategic partnerships are maximized to support relevant lines of service and levels of the organization.
• Explore and build relationships with diverse organizations focused on the Black or African American Community, including allied organizations, customers, constituencies, and communities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees