Overview
Coalition Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at The Arizona Pet Project
Who We Are: The Arizona Pet Project is a nonprofit 501c3(3) organization that provides revolutionary programs that remove pet-related barriers to accessing human care for low-income and vulnerable individuals and households across Arizona, and ensures that nobody is forced to choose between caring for themselves and caring for their pets.
Who We Need: The Coalition Manager position is essential in the development, strategic planning, and management of the Arizona Coalition for People and Pets, which is leading statewide efforts to strengthen understanding of human-animal connections and their impact on health and well-being across individuals, families, and communities. This will include developing and maintaining relationships with animal and human service providers and identifying systems change and advocacy opportunities for the coalition to engage in.
The ideal candidate will have experience in coalition management, cross-sector relationship management, facilitation, and operational coordination skills. As well as knowledge of human and animal care systems, and understanding or curiosity in how poverty, housing instability, domestic violence, disability, and behavioral health intersect with pet ownership. They should recognize how service barriers disproportionately affect low-income households and people in crisis situations.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Partnership Identification and Outreach
- Develop and implement strategies to grow and diversify coalition membership across sectors and geographic regions of Arizona.
- Identify, recruit, and engage diverse coalition partners across human services, healthcare, housing, domestic violence services, homelessness response systems, animal welfare, animal foster care, veterinary care, behavioral health, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
- Conduct targeted outreach to organizations and stakeholders whose work intersects with the human-animal bond and pet-inclusive services.
- Build relationships with new and existing partners to strengthen coalition participation and cross-sector collaboration.
· Conduct outreach to underserved communities and organizations.
· Support inclusive participation across geographic and sector diversity within Arizona.
Coalition Development and Management
- Develop onboarding materials and orientation processes for new coalition members.
· Maintain regular communication and support coalition members in identifying meaningful ways to contribute to coalition initiatives and systems change efforts.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for coalition partners and community stakeholders.
- Review, assess, and proactively cultivate sustainability opportunities that align with program goals and objectives.
- Shape development strategies and structure over time to maximize the Arizona Coalition for People and Pets’ impact on the community.
- Coordinate advocacy efforts related to pet-inclusive housing, shelter access, healthcare, and crisis services.
- Track coalition membership, participation, partner engagement, initiatives, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Support grant reporting, data collection, and evaluation activities.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and events.
Education and Experience (minimum qualifications)
- At least five years of public, nonprofit, or related private sector experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and effectively.
- A minimum of three years of experience in coalition management.
- Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of relevant professional and lived experience.
- Familiarity with Arizona communities and their political and nonprofit landscape.
- A personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and insurance are required.
Location: This is a hybrid position that can be located anywhere in the State of Arizona. Some attendance at local meetings and occasional travel will be required on an as-needed basis and will be reimbursable by the organization.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85016
Title: Coalition Manager
Company: The Arizona Pet Project
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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