Manager of Strategic Partnership

Job Details

Description

Who We Are:

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs.

We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce.

We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in-home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team.

The Details

Location: Hybrid work Headquartered in Downtown Seattle

Work Schedule: Our typical business hours are 8:30-5:00 PT Monday-Friday.

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% for in-person partner meetings

Category: Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non-Union

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of the day.

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Customer Experience, the Manager of Strategic Partnerships plays a key role in strengthening SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s presence and impact across the long-term care ecosystem. This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and deepening partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including labor organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, and other allied organizations.

The Manager will serve as both an advocate and a listener—educating stakeholders about our mission and programs, while gathering feedback and perspectives to inform organizational strategies. This role emphasizes coalition building, cross-sector collaboration, and proactive engagement to advance the stability and visibility of the caregiver workforce.

You Will

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships across the long-term care ecosystem;
• Represent the Benefits Group to external stakeholders, increasing awareness of programs and impact;
• Identify partnership opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve outcomes and drive innovation;
• Lead strategic outreach efforts, including speaking engagements, stakeholder meetings, and facilitated convenings;
• Gather and synthesize stakeholder input to inform organizational priorities and improvements;
• Strengthen coalitions and working groups that support long-term care workforce goals;
• Track key developments, trends, and policy shifts in long-term care and allied sectors;
• Support cross-functional initiatives by ensuring external perspectives are integrated into program design and delivery;
• Maintain regular communication with key partners, serving as a trusted liaison;
• Contribute to the Customer Experience strategy by aligning partnership efforts with organizational goals;
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure coordinated engagement and follow-through with stakeholders;
• From time-to-time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this position.
  
  

You Will Need To Have

Required Leadership Competencies

Managing With Vision And Purpose

Connect their work and the work of teams they lead to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Advancing Diversity

Supports equitable and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Courage

Is not afraid to take action when necessary, accepts critical feedback that is shared with the team without being defensive and incorporates feedback into their work.

Strategic Agility

Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequence and trends accurately.

Decision Quality

Makes good decisions in the appropriate amount of time based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.

Building Effective Teams

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their teams, while creating a collaborative environment.

• 5 years of experience building and managing partnerships, ideally in long-term care, workforce development, or public sector engagement;
• 3 years of experience in labor, community advocacy, or working with marginalized communities;
• Demonstrated success in coalition-building, stakeholder engagement or external affairs;
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences;
• Experience facilitating meetings, roundtables, or collaborative projects;
• Ability to synthesize input and deliver actionable recommendations;
• Comfort navigating politically sensitive environments and balancing multiple interests;
• Familiarity with the long-term care ecosystem, home care, or healthcare delivery is preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn tools like Salesforce or SharePoint.
  
  

It Will Be Great If You Have

• Experience working with labor organizations or healthcare nonprofits;
• A connection to or understanding of homecare work;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement strategies or public relations;
• Familiarity with long-term care funding streams, state programs, or regulatory environments;
• Bachelor's degree in public affairs, nonprofit management, health policy, or equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  
  

Salary Range

• $98,656.33 to $134,458.45
  
  

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision;
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 10 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days;
• End of the year Winter Break; mid- year summer break and earned longevity breaks;
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options;
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.
  
  

Statement of Affirmative Action

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.