Strategic Partnerships Lead

Job Title: Strategic Partnerships Lead

Classification: Temporary - Full Time/ Exempt

Reports to: Director of Client Services

Salary: $24 - $25 per hour

Summary: This is a temporary FT position ending August 31, 2026. Strategic Partnerships Lead will address the complex challenges of re-engaging people living with HIV who have fallen out of care and early linkage to care through strategic partnerships, capacity development, and training initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Strengthening partnerships with organizations beyond the healthcare setting to access hard-to-reach populations.
• Work with local organizations to stay abreast and create referral source for clients concerning transportation, shelter, and food distribution.
• Build collaborations to help identify and address barriers to care, such as stigma, transportation, housing, and other social determinants of health.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of culturally responsive referral partnerships with shared goals to improve coverage, access, and quality of services for people with HIV.
• Facilitate training for community health workers and peer navigators from the community to identify and engage those with HIV.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Peers and Mentors as they support other patients with lived experience.
• Educate partners on Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs in the community.
• Develop and promote tools, training, and resources for those community organizations serving populations with HIV and those groups at high risk of HIV infection.

Additional Expectations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to anticipate hazards and problems and respond effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social services preferred.
• Two years’ experience in community education/outreach.

Time/Physical Requirements:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm/40 hours per week
• Some evening and weekend activities may require flexing schedule.
• Tasks occur in both medical office, clinic setting, and community.
• Able to lift 25lbs and perform normal duties associated in a clinic and office setting.