Strategic Partnerships Associate

Housing Connector • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Housing Connector is a tech-powered nonprofit creating market-driven solutions to increase access to housing for people facing barriers. We partner with property owners, housing providers, and public agencies to help more people secure stable homes. We believe no unit should sit vacant while people need a home. We are growing in Florida and looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and creating new property partnerships. The Strategic Partnerships Associate helps drive new property partnership growth across assigned markets. This role focuses on identifying prospective property owners and operators, generating new opportunities, advancing qualified leads through the pipeline, and helping launch successful new partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their business development or partnerships career who enjoys relationship-building, creating opportunities, and working toward measurable goals. You will work within established strategy, tools, and processes while developing partnership, sales, and market growth skills. You’ll collaborate closely with senior team members on complex opportunities, negotiations, and strategic accounts.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, account management, leasing, recruiting, or other relationship-driven roles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with outreach, prospecting, and follow-up accountability
• Experience using CRM systems preferred
• Coachable, resourceful, and motivated by goals and results
• Sound judgment with ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to travel locally as needed

Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective property owners and operators in Orlando and surrounding markets
• Support partnership growth efforts in Miami through targeted outreach and periodic travel
• Build relationships with property managers, ownership groups, and operators across the market
• Execute outbound outreach through email, phone, networking, and referral channels
• Conduct initial discovery conversations to understand partner needs and fit
• Advance qualified opportunities through the partnership pipeline
• Support agreement preparation and execution processes
• Maintain accurate CRM records, activity tracking, and follow-up cadence
• Manage an assigned pipeline of partnership opportunities
• Prioritize outreach and follow-up using defined criteria
• Support pipeline forecasting and progress reporting
• Coordinate smooth handoff of new partners to Market and Partner Success teams
• Ensure required documentation, contacts, and expectations are captured
• Support early activation steps to help launch partnerships successfully

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans. 100% employer-paid for employees and 50% for partners/dependents
• 401(k) with Employer Match (6%)
• Generous Paid Time Off – 22+ days PTO in your first year plus dedicated Community Service Leave
• Extensive Holiday Schedule – 11 paid holidays plus a full week off in December
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA / DCRA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees