Manager, State and Community Partnerships

Manager, State & Community Partnerships About Sandy Hook Promise   Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence.

As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities.

Creators of the lifesaving, evidence informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help.

SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.       SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.         Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect     SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect.  We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging.  SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.        Travel Requirements  This role requires regular travel (approximately  25%  of the time).

Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance of a major airport to ensure efficient, cost-effective travel.

Team members are expected to make thoughtful travel decisions that balance cost, convenience, and sustainability, including the use of public transportation or alternative options when appropriate.  About the Role  The Manager of State and Community Partnerships (SCP) will oversee the daily implementation of assigned learning projects and contribute to project management. They will support district and school staff, and other partners, by sharing information, offering guidance, and ensuring successful program implementation. They will help plan events, coordinate logistics for Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) programming, and track project activities. The Manager will collaborate with SCP Leadership to communicate with internal and external stakeholders and ensure progress towards project deliverables and team and SHP goals.

They may also assist with basic research as needed.  The Manager of State and Community Partnerships will report to the Director of State and Community Partnerships.  Job Responsibilities  Project Coordination and Management  Track and manage the completion of deliverables for State and Community Partnerships Place-based Learning Projects.  With support from the Director and Associate Director, oversee the daily operations of active projects and monitor tasks to ensure smooth execution.  Help partners register for SAVE Promise Clubs before training or ensure they understand the program when registration is not required.  Collaborate with partners to schedule training in accordance with SHP Implementation Team SOPs or as directed by the Director of Implementation.  Communicate project needs and timelines to the internal team.  Identify project risks and challenges and work with the team to find solutions.  Ensure that all partnership and project documents, presentations, and reports are properly stored and organized.  Assist in creating and sharing presentations, reports, and updates for both internal and external purposes.  Manage the internal calendar for State and Community Partnerships.  Stakeholder Management  Set up systems for clear and consistent communication with external partners to keep them informed about program activities and address their needs.  Provide support to partners by answering questions, sharing relevant information and resources, and regularly checking in.  Collaborate with the Director and Associate Director, SCP, to ensure internal teams and SHP leadership understand the department’s goals and partner needs.  Coordinate scheduling with cross-functional teams for internal project planning.  Establish communication systems with internal partners to align project activities and ensure awareness of milestones.  Collaborate with teams such as Implementation, Innovation, Partner Success, Business Development, Research (REQI), SS-ARS, Tech, and Youth Leadership Development to achieve department goals.  Data and Reporting  Manage tracking and reporting of implementation and impact metrics for Learning Projects, including partner information, training data, partner feedback, and impact stories.  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate event and data tracking on Salesforce.  Prepare and share data as needed, including preparing visualizations.  Work with the Director, SCP, to gather data supporting the Grants and Marketing & Communications teams.  Department Support  Conduct basic research to support partnership opportunities and gain a comprehensive understanding of target areas and populations.  Assist with the department’s administrative tasks as needed.  Take on additional duties based on team and organizational needs.  Desired Skills and Experience  Experience managing or supporting large-scale county, regional, or statewide projects.  Strong project management skills :

• able to follow protocols, create work plans, and track progress using technology and platforms like spreadsheets, Salesforce, Monday, etc.  Excellent relationship management and partnership-building skills, with the ability to follow up effectively and act with urgency in outreach efforts.  Clear and concise communicator, able to keep partners and team members updated on progress, challenges, and needs; comfortable with public speaking.  Self-starter with a solutions-focused mindset, highly detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills; able to adapt to an ever-changing and growing organization.   Skilled in CRM tools such as Salesforce and project management platforms like Monday.  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), remote tools like Teams and Zoom, and open to learning new systems.  Creative eye with skills using visualization tools such as Canva   Committed to valuing diversity, having discussions about racism and equity, and working across different cultures and communities.  Artifact Request Please submit one document of your choice that demonstrates your experience planning and executing a large-scale event or project.

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Application Deadlines SHP Staff and Volunteers :

New hires  should expect to come on at the start of the range , except in extenuating circumstances.)    SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including :

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