Community Partnerships Manager

At New Story, we believe every child has incredible potential. Guided by our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and supportiveness, we deliver individualized education and therapeutic support that transforms lives. Join our team and make a lasting impact.

As the Community Partnerships Manager at New Story, you will strengthen relationships that expand access to our programs and support sustainable student enrollment across Northern Ohio. You’ll engage district partners, elevate awareness of our services, and guide school teams in building effective referral pathways for students who need specialized support.

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• At least 4 years of experience working with district representatives or referral sources
• Strong knowledge of special education and student support services
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term stakeholder relationships
• Clear communication, presentation, and organizational skills

• Lead district engagement by partnering with special education directors and school leaders, developing targeted outreach strategies, and strengthening relationships that drive increased referrals and enrollment
• Educate referral sources on New Story’s programming, placement process, and available student supports
• Represent New Story at events, meetings, and committees to elevate visibility and strengthen referral pipelines
• Collaborate with regional teams to monitor referral trends and adjust outreach to meet enrollment goals

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at .

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Business Development and Sales

Education