Director, Community Partnerships
Director, Community Partnerships
Department/Team: State & Community Partnerships
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Location/Travel Requirements: Remote with 25% travel
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.
Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely nationwide. This role will require 25% travel (on an as-needed basis).
Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance of a major airport to ensure efficient, cost-effective travel. Team members are expected to make thoughtful travel decisions that balance cost, convenience, and sustainability.
About the Role
The Director, Community Partnerships will lead a portfolio of community-based and out-of-school time initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Innovation, Research, Evaluation and Quality Improvement (IREQI), this role will drive the organization's out-of-school time strategy and serve as the internal subject matter expert for this audience and delivery environment. The Director will oversee pilot initiatives, strengthen and codify promising models, and guide their expansion toward a broader national scale.
This role requires an experienced partnership leader and strong project manager capable of advancing complex, cross-functional initiatives. The Director will build and maintain trusted partner relationships, establish the infrastructure needed for consistent implementation, and translate lessons learned into scalable practices and models. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across teams, build alignment, clarify ownership, address challenges proactively, and drive progress across organizational boundaries.
Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This role will require 25% travel (on an as-needed basis). Candidates should reside within a reasonable distance of a major airport to ensure efficient, cost-effective travel. Team members are expected to make thoughtful travel decisions that balance cost, convenience, and sustainability.
Job Responsibilities
Community Partnership & Out-of-School Time Program Leadership
- Ensure the portfolio advances SHP's strategic priorities and broader goals related to youth violence prevention, systems influence, and national thought leadership.
- Lead the planning, execution, and ongoing management of out-of-school time programs and community partnerships.
- Advise organizational leaders on opportunities to engage young people beyond trad