Director of Partner Engagement

Denver, United States | Posted on 07/02/2025

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Country United States

Summary:

The Director of Partner Engagement is responsible for overseeing, cultivating, sustaining, and enhancing a culture of collaboration among a broad base of partners and stakeholders. This role is key to aligning services and partnerships consistent with the Family Justice Center (FJC) model, enabling the Rose Andom Center to provide a range of services to individuals impacted by intimate partner and sexual violence.

The Director promotes strong partnerships, enhances victim service delivery, and fosters a trauma-informed, survivor-centered environment.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to recommend and implement programmatic improvements and expansions.

Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive leadership to staff and partners.

Coordinate regular communication strategies, including weekly partner check-ins and email updates.

Facilitate regular partner and team meetings to maintain service quality and address areas for improvement.

Organize quarterly All Partner Team meetings in collaboration with leadership.

Conduct onboarding for new partner staff, including FJC model orientation and operational protocols.

Maintain and update partner schedules and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) annually.

Identify training needs and coordinate cross-collaborative learning opportunities such as Lunch & Learns.

Disseminate relevant research, tools, and best practices across partners.

Cultivate new community partnerships and evaluate off-site partnership opportunities.

Create and coordinate partner well-being initiatives to support engagement and mitigate burnout.

Lead special projects, such as Strangulation Protocol and Sexual Assault service enhancements.

Collect, track, and analyze data from partner agencies to inform quality improvements and grant reporting.

Develop partner evaluation tools, surveys, and anecdotal data collection methods.

Work collaboratively with leadership to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.

Strong management and leadership skills

Highly collaborative with diverse stakeholders

Trauma-informed approach and commitment to survivor-centered practices

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, Acuity, and CRM platforms

Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience under pressure

Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field

Minimum 2–3 years of experience supervising staff, volunteers, or interns

Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing

Familiarity with human service delivery systems and the criminal justice system related to domestic and sexual violence

Experience in leading diverse stakeholder meetings