Spec.Partnerships Impact and Engagement

Job Code: 1303032
Job Family/Function: 13 – Exempt Administrative Professionals/Administrative
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Salaried
Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH
012-S
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): Support Hub

The Partnerships, Impact, and Engagement Specialist will identify and align resources and partnerships in support of the Office of Family & Community Partnership initiatives. This role focuses on fostering relationships with both internal and external community stakeholders, including partners and donors, to support the success of MNPS students, staff, and families. Responsibilities also include assisting MNPS departments and Support Hub teams to connect partner opportunities and resources to schools and families.

• Establish, organize, and nurture relationships with community-based organizations, government entities, corporations, foundations, and higher education institutions to strategically and equitably align partners, resources, opportunities, and schools across all Office of Family and Community Partnership initiatives.
• Leverage a partner management system for tracking and analyzing data, facilitating informed and equitable decision-making, assessing the impact of strategic collaborations, and identifying opportunities for new partnerships to meet the current needs of families and schools.
• Design professional learning to inform internal teams of MNPS policies and procedures relevant to partner work, thus increasing staff knowledge of both existing and new partners and building their capacity to effectively attract, engage, and retain partners.
• Oversee recruitment and placement initiatives for career-based learning programs, directing marketing and engagement efforts to attract high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Engage with partners to gather insights into their resources and potential contributions, ensuring their offerings are aligned appropriately, and oversee the distribution and tracking of donations and services.
• Support with organizing, designing, and facilitating events based on the interests, needs and requests from MNPS internal teams.
• Analyze survey data to enhance the quality of programs and services offered by partners. Create avenues for partners to provide feedback, contributing to student success and community well-being.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in community engagement and donor relations through ongoing research, attendance at events, and networking with peers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Community Development, Public Administration, Communications, or related equivalent – Required

• 4‑6 years related experience – Required

• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Self‑motivation
• Responsibility
• Communication
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.