Partnerships Manager

Who we are:

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is a partnership of funders, intermediaries and providers dedicated to building a quality Out-of-School Time (OST) System that will contribute to the healthy successful development of young people as they progress through their school years, graduate from high school and enter into adulthood.

As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to improve quality and access to out of school time opportunities for children and youth in Allegheny County. Our vision is to position Allegheny County as a leader in providing children and youth with a strong network of high quality afterschool and summer programs that foster personal growth and learning through positive relationships that inspire discovery and contribute to success.

What we do:

We increase access to quality out-of-school time programs across the county by building the capacity of the region’s out-of-school time community.

We Value:

Our mission and vision at APOST are driven by the following set of values:

• Partnership: We will be successful only when youth, parents, schools, organizations and government are committed and work together to achieve long‑term results.
• Positive Youth Development: Children and youth learn best in environments that build their competence, confidence, character, connection, and contributions to the community.
• Justice: Addressing institutional racism and confronting structural barriers to success for youth and families are critical steps to ensuring equitable access to high‑quality out‑of‑school time programs.
• Data‑Informed: The use of good data about program impact and supply/demand is essential. Data should enable partners to serve students more effectively and efficiently.
• Youth Voice: The community respects the voice of children and youth and intentionally cultivates genuine leadership opportunities for them.

Who we seek:

APOST is seeking a Partnerships Manager to develop and manage initiatives and projects to support out-of-school time providers in Allegheny County. The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of all APOST partner activities, including educational programs, events, member resources, and the Quality Campaign.

What you will do:

1. Administer and implement programs and initiatives to engage current and new out-of-school time partners and continuously improve the partner experience. Prospect, cultivate, and establish new partner relationships.
2. Manage the day-to-day partner services operations that support APOST’s strategy, mission, focus, and the needs of its partners and public community.
3. Research training and leadership development content to provide APOST partners with meaningful and up-to-date educational offerings. Coordinate with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and vendors to deliver programs. Implement metrics to evaluate program results, participation, and effectiveness.
4. Solicit partner feedback and present findings to staff members to identify improvement areas to meet partner needs, resolve problems, and generate new ideas for programs or services.
5. Collaborate with the Communications Specialist and Executive Director to develop innovative marketing and communication strategies, plans and campaigns.
6. Utilize social media and technology to promote partner organizations and to celebrate out-of-school time programs. Communicate with partners, promote their work, and attend events at partner organizations.
7. Provide oversight to the APOST Quality Campaign, including updating and revising the Campaign to be responsive to and inclusive of current youth development best practices. Process Campaign applications, manage new partner onboarding programs, and respond to inquiries regarding partnership, educational programs, and events, etc. Document inquiries and interactions using the customer relationship management (CRM) system.
8. Answer questions from partner organizations and other external stakeholders. Direct partners to various resources to answer questions or provide requested information.
9. Establish and maintain internal standard operating procedures and policies related to partnership services.
10. Develop and distribute reports that provide quantitative and qualitative information on partnerships, as well as on progress towards recruitment and retention goals. Review partnership trends, provide analysis and recommendations for growth and program changes.
11. Collaborate with the Executive Director and make recommendations for board reports and presentations.
12. Assist the Executive Director in grant writing and proposals. 

What you will need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in education or youth development programs, with preference for out-of-school time programming experience.
3. Current clearances, or the ability to acquire clearances, certified within one year of hire date is required; clearances include PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114), and FBI Criminal Background Check. 
4. Knowledge of youth development programs and best practices for learning in out-of-school time settings is required.
5. Past experience with managing projects that involved multiple partners is highly preferred.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Exceptional customer service and business etiquette.
8. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
9. Results oriented. Excellent decision-making ability.
10. Adept at quickly mastering new systems and technology. 
11. Passion for the value of out-of-school time programs and the benefits they provide to young people and the community.
12. Able to work in a collaborative, mission driven and team-oriented environment.

The work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Work virtually from home and attend in-person meetings throughout Allegheny County. Frequent travel required throughout Allegheny County and occasional travel to Harrisburg. A driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
• Perform light work - exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or lifting no more than 30 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• See, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; sit, stand, walk and other similar tasks requiring physical activity.
• Operate standard office/computer equipment.

Salary Range: $63,600 to $74,200

Benefits: APOST offers a competitive total rewards package!

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Remote/work-from-home
• Flexible work schedule

APOST is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. APOST is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Please contact our HR Partner at [email protected] if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process.