Partnerships and Outreach Specialist, Enterprise and Procurement Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create and implement outreach, engagement, and communication strategies aimed at enhancing awareness and expanding FoundationCCC’s cooperative purchasing programs.

• Build and nurture relationships with community colleges, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, municipalities, counties, public agencies, vendors, and internal collaborators.

• Organize and conduct regular outreach activities for current partners.

• Monitor program usage and pinpoint opportunities for enhancing partnerships.

• Design and execute focused marketing initiatives to boost systemwide program adoption and usage.

• Deliver in-person presentations and outreach at various conferences.

• Participate in networking events.

• Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops.

• Create newsletters and other promotional materials.

• Attain proficiency with program contracts to enhance contract usage.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field.

• At least one (1) year of experience in an outreach-focused, client-facing sales, account management, or customer service role.

• Relevant BA/BS degree, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.

• Knowledge of California public education’s internal decision-making processes regarding the procurement of institutional needs.

• Comprehension of effective relationship building, direct outreach, and/or sales methodologies.

• Must be a resident of California.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Wellness program offerings.

• CalPERS retirement program.

• Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

• Support for reproductive health and fertility through Carrot.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Certified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Fully remote work options.