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About the jobAbout Understood

Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential. Our mission is to shape a world for difference so that people who learn and think differently can thrive, to build a more equitable world where neurodiversity is championed and celebrated, and everyone can be uniquely Understood. Come join us and support our mission. To learn more about Understood, please visit: understood.org

About the position

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Understood is looking for an experienced manager to lead our programs and materials efforts for the  Partnerships team as we work in collaboration with best-in-class foundations, associations, and corporate partners to Shape the World for Difference. In this role, you will be responsible for creating programs and proposals for external partners and representing key insights and opportunities through program details and written narratives.  This role requires a high level of collaboration with cross-functional teams, the ability to craft custom presentations and narratives that reflect a partner’s needs, and capture accurate details around transformative, measurable programs.

****Competitive Pay and Outstanding Benefits & Perks* ***

Key Responsibilities

 

Write and produce partnership proposals, pitch decks and capture opportunity details

Partner with internal experts to identify and capture program details 

Weave beautiful narratives and storytelling into your work

Drive research projects to support efforts

Maintain cross functional resources and approval chain

Track internal team progress reports through sheets and CRM tools

Manage and drive timelines

Support Executives with special projects and reports

Build effective, highly collaborative relationships with cross functional team partners and stakeholders

Manage LinkedIn posts and communications across team channels

Report on key industry trends and market research in the social impact partnership space

Lead the communication and dissemination of information between cross-functional working teams

Manage internal meetings, notes and agendas

 

About you

 

You prioritize equity and impact, and drive for results

You are a team player and highly collaborative

You build rapport quickly and authentically

You have the ability to translate big-picture ideas into written opportunities

You are able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

You proactively seek clarity where needed to complete projects

You take accountability and are proud of  your work

You  thrive in a collaborative environment and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done

You are working towards a promotion to Partnerships Execution Manager, then Partnerships Lead

 

Qualifications

 

3+ years of experience in role focused on writing for partnerships

2+ years of increased responsibility in partnerships 

Committed to embodying and being a steward of our commitment to diversity

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities

 

Knowledge of partnership design, development, and execution 

Working knowledge of project management tools or platforms

Proven creative writing skills 

Exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable navigating matrixed organizations

Ability to collect and analyze data

Highly proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Cal, Sheets, Slides)

 

Please Note: Understood requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 within six weeks of their hire date as a condition of employment unless you qualify for a reasonable accommodation. For additional information on our policy, please reach out to Becca Lazarus, People Operations Manager.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.

Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.

For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive functioning issues, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.

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