Employer Relations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Employer Relations Manager

Reports to : Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Department : Employer Relations

Last Revised : September 2025

Salary Range : $60,000-$70,000

Position Description :

The Washington Center (TWC) is a nonprofit organization operating a credit-bearing Academic Internship Program in partnership with hundreds of universities nationwide. The Employer Relations Manager owns the end-to-end partnership development process for their assigned portfolio within our network of 550+ organizations, achieving a high internship partner retention rate as well as a high internship placement success rate. This role requires consultative engagement, positioning TWC as a trusted advisor that not only provides quality interns but also supports employers in navigating workforce dynamics. This role serves as a strategic partner helping organizations understand and adapt to generational changes in communication styles, work expectations and professional development needs. A successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial, can-do attitude and thrive in a fast-paced, partner-focused environment.

The Washington Center is a remote / hybrid organization with many employees working on average one day per week in TWC’s Residential and Academic Facility, conveniently located near Union Station and public transportation in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, DC. Given our organizational mission focus on skills, workforce development and collaboration, there are times where cross-collaboration among teams and departments will require more than one day per week in the office. Further, some programs at TWC do require program staff to work nights and / or weekends. The individual in this role is expected to reside in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Essential Functions Listed :

JOB FUNCTION

IMPORTANCE (%)

PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

• Manage the entire partnership lifecycle, focusing on both acquiring new partners and retaining existing ones
• Develop and maintain relationships within portfolio, contributing to the organization's high retention rate of existing partners
• Support Assistant Director with business development initiatives based on projected student demand and seasonal needs
• Conduct employer vetting to ensure alignment with academic standards, TWC values and student safety requirements
• Prioritize in-person meetings and site visits for strategic partnership discussions and vetting assessments
• Articulate TWC's nonprofit mission and value as an academic partner providing pre-screened, credit-earning students from universities nationwide
• Position TWC as a trusted workforce advisor providing tools and insights for managing Gen Z talent effectively
• Address employer concerns regarding student communication and professionalism by proactively supporting TWC's process for managing student / internship cases
• Secure stipend commitments for student placements through consultative engagement
• Conduct regular site visits and check-ins (virtual, hybrid, in-person) to provide ongoing partnership support and gather workforce insights
• Support the organization of in-person employer engagement events showcasing TWC's value beyond internship matching partnership
• Build relationships across diverse industries including political science, advocacy, business, international affairs, law, media, and technology sectors

50%

PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS AND PLANNING

15%

DATA MANAGEMENT

30%

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

5%

Required Education and Experience an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered :

Preferred Education / Qualifications and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are critical to the successful performance of the job. These may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with the position :

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies required to perform the job successfully

The Washington Center’s Values guide our mission work in every regard–internally and externally.

Equipment Used to Perform the Job which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position :

Physical Abilities are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job described. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subjected to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

The Washington Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of The Washington Center to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the organization where appropriate.