YouthBuild Global

Construction Partnerships Manager

YouthBuild Global

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $74,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for established and emerging domestic and international corporate and employment partners in the construction industry.
  • Evaluate new partners and conduct research and outreach for potential new partners. Develop and implement plans to introduce new partners to the YB network in collaboration with other YBG teams.
  • Operationalize new partnerships and coordinate with YBG departments to ensure successful launch and implementation, including linking partners with existing training and career development initiatives, setting appropriate expectations with private sector partners, and serving as liaison between affiliates and partners.
  • Manage relationships with relevant industry partners, including trade associations, unions, government agencies, educational organizations, advocacy groups, and others.
  • Occasional travel to in-person conferences and meetings (as needed) to represent YouthBuild Global and/or connect with industry partners.
  • Collaborate with staff at local YouthBuild affiliates as they engage with national corporate partners, including hosting meetings, monitoring engagement activities, tracking and reporting data, and providing technical assistance to YouthBuild affiliates.
  • Engage with YouthBuild program staff to compile program data and collaborate with the Impact Team to identify overall trends in success, areas for growth, outcomes, and program progress.
  • Research construction industry credentials to strengthen the YouthBuild program’s construction career pathway.
  • Develop resources (e.g., webinars, toolkits, guides) to enhance the construction training component and better equip YouthBuild participants for successful careers in the industry.
  • Work closely with the Development team on overall partnership management.
  • Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team to establish and maintain systems that support the onboarding and maintenance of external relationships.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to prioritize partner activity that supports our strategic objectives, including improving program design, supporting financial development, supporting pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways, and promoting equitable workforce systems.
  • Support the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with administrative requests.
  • Attends all required internal meetings and collaborates cross-departmentally to support the mission of YouthBuild Global.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to maximize and publicize partnership successes, opportunities, stories, results, best practices, etc. to internal and external audiences.
  • Support the Development Team with content, reporting, managing multiple grants and contracts to ensure goals are met through positive communication, cross-departmental collaboration, and the development of realistic expectations.
  • Serve on self-selected internal YouthBuild Global committees and cross-departmental project teams.

Requirements

  • A strong desire to provide a positive social impact for opportunity youth/NEET (youth not engaged in employment or education) youth by working with employers to grow available and sustainable job opportunities
  • Associate's degree or higher and a minimum of five years' experience in partnership-building and business development, and/or experience in construction trades, or similar role, or equivalent.
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations is a must - knowledge of corporate social responsibility programs, employer-nonprofit partnerships, and nonprofit service delivery is preferred
  • Work experience and/or industry knowledge in the construction industry is required
  • Experience managing projects and program activities across various departments, sites, and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Construction certifications (NCCER, HBI, MC3, OSHA) and industry-recognized credentials is preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with an employer match
  • Generous paid holidays
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
partnership-buildingbusiness developmentproject managementprogram activities managementdata trackingresearchresource development
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationrelationship managementorganizational skillsadministrative supportpositive social impact
Certifications
NCCERHBIMC3OSHA