Partnership Development Manager Jobs in California

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JOB OVERVIEW:

The Statewide Partnership Development Manager (SPDC) is responsible for building, strengthening, and coordinating cross-sector partnerships to support the statewide implementation of family support services across all 11 Regional Network Hubs (RNH). This role plays a critical function in aligning service providers, reducing duplication, and ensuring immigrant families have access to coordinated, culturally responsive support systems.

The SPDC will lead partnership development with local and county governments, school districts, community-based organizations, healthcare and legal providers, and other key stakeholders. The role supports the development of referral pathways, facilitates cross-hub collaboration, and elevates best practices that enhance service coordination and align with CDSS priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

Statewide Partnership Development & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based partnerships with:
• Local and county government agencies
• School districts and education systems
• Community Health Workers/Promotores networks
• Community-based and ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs)
• Healthcare, behavioral health, and legal service providers
• Serve as a primary liaison between IRC, Regional Network Hubs, and external stakeholders
• Strengthen and expand coalitions and cross-sector collaboration networks to support immigrant families

Referral Pathways & Service Coordination

• Support development and implementation of standardized and regionally adapted referral systems
• Identify and address gaps in service delivery and access, particularly for high-need populations
• Promote warm handoffs and coordinated care models across service providers
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a statewide resource and referral map

Cross-Hub Collaboration & Systems Alignment

• Facilitate communication and coordination across the 11 Regional Network Hubs
• Support regional and statewide convenings, learning sessions, and partnership meetings
• Ensure alignment between partners, reducing duplication and strengthening system efficiency
• Share best practices and lessons learned across regions to support continuous improvement

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Promote awareness of Regional Network Hub services among:
• Community stakeholders
• Service providers
• Coalition networks
• Support culturally and linguistically appropriate community engagement strategies
• Elevate community voice and feedback through engagement with CHW/Ps, CABs, and partners

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

• Provide training and guidance to Family Support Specialists and partners on:
• Partnership development strategies
• Effective referral systems
• Cross-sector collaboration
• Support onboarding of new partners and strengthen capacity of existing networks
• Collaborate with program and technical teams to ensure consistent partnership practices statewide

Strategic Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze partnership networks to identify:
• Service gaps
• Duplication of efforts
• Opportunities for improved coordination
• Elevate best practices in partnership building and coalition management
• Support data-informed decision-making in collaboration with MEAL and program teams

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Public Administration, Social Work, International Development, Community Development, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, Nonprofit Leadership, or similar)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in partnership development, coalition building, or community engagement within nonprofit, public sector, or social services environments
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-sector partnerships, including government, healthcare, education, and community-based organizations
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred
• Proven experience supporting multi-partner or multi-site initiatives, ideally at a regional or statewide level
• Experience developing or managing referral networks and coordinated service systems
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, convenings, and collaborative initiatives

Core Competencies

• Partnership Development & Coalition Building

  Strong ability to build and sustain relationships across diverse stakeholders and systems

• Systems Coordination & Strategic Thinking

  Ability to align multiple partners and services into cohesive, efficient systems

• Community Engagement & Cultural Competency

  Deep understanding of culturally responsive engagement, particularly with immigrant communities

• Facilitation & Communication

  Excellent ability to lead meetings, convenings, and cross-sector discussions

• Problem Solving & Gap Analysis

  Ability to identify service gaps, barriers, and opportunities for improved coordination

• Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

  Ability to support partners through training, coaching, and systems development

• Organization & Project Management

  Strong ability to manage multiple partnerships, priorities, and timelines simultaneously

Working Environment:

• This position operates within a hybrid work environment, consisting of a combination of standard office-based work, remote/virtual work, and regular field engagement across the service delivery area to effectively oversee program implementation and partner coordination
• Requires semi-frequent travel throughout the State of California, including visits to Regional Network Hubs, subgrantee sites, and partner organizations to support the cultivation, strengthening, and optimization of partnerships
• Involves participation in in-person and virtual meetings, convenings, and site visits, including statewide coordination meetings and cross-sector stakeholder engagements

Compensation: (Pay Range: $91,455.87 - $102,745.00). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.