Consortium Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and ongoing operation of the Healthy Start Community Consortium in alignment with program goals and funder requirements.
• Identify, engage, and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare providers, public agencies, community organizations, and other partners working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
• Ensure meaningful participation of Healthy Start participants and community members with lived experience, consistent with program requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Consortium, community partners, and Healthy Start program leadership.
• Represent Global Communities and Healthy Start at community events, coalitions, health fairs, and partner meetings.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in public health, social work, community development, public administration, public policy, maternal and child health, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of six years of related work experience.
• Specialized training in childbirth, doula, postpartum doula, or lactation education is highly desired.
• Knowledge of and passion for systems change and collective impact.
• Skilled facilitator of groups and meetings.
• Excellent listening and documentation skills.
• Ability to set agendas, motivate stakeholders, and navigate conflicting viewpoints.
• Interest in women's health, including prenatal and post-partum concerns; mental health, childbirth, infant development, and local community and social service resources.
• Cultural experiences comparable to the populations served, along with knowledge and respect of the values and beliefs of Black women, refugee and immigrant communities.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak) is required, second languages are a plus.
• Experience with virtual and in-person event planning, including meetings, training, and webinars.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.