Director of Partner Engagement
The Director of Partner Engagement is responsible for overseeing, cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a culture of collaboration among a broad base of partners and stakeholders. This role is key to aligning services and partnerships consistent with the Family Justice Center (FJC) model, enabling the Rose Andom Center to provide a range of services to individuals impacted by intimate partner and sexual violence. The Director promotes strong partnerships, enhances victim service delivery, and fosters a trauma-informed, survivor-centered environment.
Essential Functions :
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to recommend and implement programmatic improvements and expansions.
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive leadership to staff and partners.
- Oversee partner relationships to ensure effective victim / survivor service delivery.
- Coordinate regular communication strategies, including weekly partner check-ins and email updates.
- Facilitate regular partner and team meetings to maintain service quality and address areas for improvement.
- Organize quarterly All Partner Team meetings in collaboration with leadership.
- Conduct onboarding for new partner staff, including FJC model orientation and operational protocols.
- Maintain and update partner schedules and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) annually.
- Identify training needs and coordinate cross-collaborative learning opportunities such as Lunch & Learns.
- Disseminate relevant research, tools, and best practices across partners.
- Cultivate new community partnerships and evaluate off-site partnership opportunities.
- Create and coordinate partner well-being initiatives to support engagement and mitigate burnout.
- Lead special projects, such as Strangulation Protocol and Sexual Assault service enhancements.
- Collect, track, and analyze data from partner agencies to inform quality improvements and grant reporting.
- Develop partner evaluation tools, surveys, and anecdotal data collection methods.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
Competencies :
Strong management and leadership skillsHighly collaborative with diverse stakeholdersTrauma-informed approach and commitment to survivor-centered practicesExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in problem-solving and critical thinkingHighly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projectsTechnologically proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, Acuity, and CRM platformsAdaptability, flexibility, and resilience under pressureData-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindsetRequired Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in a human services-related fieldMinimum 23 years of experience supervising staff, volunteers, or internsKnowledge of domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewingFamiliarity with human service delivery systems and the criminal justice system related to domestic and sexual violenceExperience in leading diverse stakeholder meetings