Director, Community Partnerships

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center - Methuen, MA

Full-time - Senior

Methuen, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Director of Community Partnerships at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is responsible for developing and managing relationships with community stakeholders to enhance outreach, engagement, philanthropy, and advocacy efforts. This role involves creating a comprehensive vision for community relations and strategic partnerships, aligning with GLFHC's strategic plan, and strengthening the health center's reputation across the Merrimack Valley.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual operating plan for community relations and partnerships, setting goals and tracking progress.
• Establish a disciplined vetting process for proposed affiliations and create a master database of current and past partners.
• Evaluate partnerships based on articulated criteria and identify new areas of opportunity.
• Identify broad categories of partnerships and establish strategic objectives for each.
• Work with Community Support Services to address social determinants of health and inform partnership strategies.
• Identify and establish relationships with regional community-based organizations, non-profits, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with community partners to design and implement programs that address community needs.
• Deepen engagement and maintain regular communication with partners and advocacy groups.
• Convene and facilitate interactions to form strategic alliances and coalitions.
• Oversee GLFHC special events and represent GLFHC at community events to enhance visibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in partnership development or community organizing.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage complex issues and partnerships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Suite, including SharePoint and Visio.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with institutional advancement, philanthropy, and resource mobilization.
• Interest in professional development and continuing education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities