Partnership Manager - Tampa Bay

Better Together•Tampa, FL

20h

About The Position

Better Together is seeking a Partnership Manager to build new relationships with churches, local donors, employers, and other community partners in its Tampa Bay region, which includes Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. The position researches and shares the organization’s programs to inspire community members to get involved and support its mission of strengthening families through compassionate community and employment. The Partnership Manager reports to the Regional Executive Director and works closely with the strategic partnership team. The role is primarily community-based, with most time spent in the field engaging partners, families, and volunteers. The successful candidate is a self-starter with strong sales skills, excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and a passion for Better Together’s mission. The position requires a reliable personal vehicle and flexibility for evening and weekend work, extended hours when needed, and a monthly on-call schedule. Better Together’s work culture emphasizes clarity, flexibility, and communication. It includes weekly team meetings, quarterly in-person team meetings, an intensive 90-day orientation, and a home office setup with necessary equipment and communication tools. The organization seeks to fill the position as soon as possible and is seeking a candidate who resides in Southwest Florida.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma.
Strong sales skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Self-starter who enjoys research, prospecting, and closing community partnerships.
Passion for Better Together’s mission and work strengthening families through compassionate community and employment.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance.
Reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work extended hours for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters as required.
Participation in a monthly on-call schedule to address community needs outside regular business hours.
Maintain regular communication with team members and be accessible during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone.
Demonstrate alignment with Better Together’s core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach.
Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn Salesforce and Basecamp.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Research potential churches, donors, employers, and other community partners that may be a good fit for Better Together.
Research networking events and speaking opportunities that could lead to new partnerships.
Manage the strategy for local lead acquisition.
Convert cold, warm, and hot leads into Better Together partnerships.
Create marketing emails for researched leads.
Close meetings with potential partners.
Track research, leads, and conversions in the CRM system.
Conduct community presentations that generate potential leads.
Speak at church launches and other church-driven events to develop partnerships, including volunteers, donors, and employers.
Identify events that maximize opportunities to connect with the right partners.
Build personal connections with event attendees and explore potential collaboration.
Follow up with event leads by email or phone within 24 hours.
Schedule calls or meetings with prospective leads.
Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate work and provide timely updates.
Other duties as assigned.