Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (Consultant, 75% FTE)

Position Overview

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (Consultant) will play a pivotal role in scaling Listening from the Heart (LfTH), a peace education program promoting meaningful dialogue around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Working closely with the Executive Director, this role will drive the expansion of university, high school, and faith-based partnerships; facilitate workshops and trainings; and build the institutional partnerships and infrastructure necessary to support sustainable program growth across the country.

This is a 75% consultant role (30 hours/week). The consultant will be responsible for setting and managing their schedule to deliver outcomes, with flexibility for travel and evening events as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships and Program Expansion

• Implement AFPCFF’s 2025–2026 expansion plan for Listening from the Heart, across three tracks:
  • University Partnerships and Campus Fellowships
  • High School District Expansion
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement
• Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with universities, school districts, and faith-based community organizations.
• Support integration of LfTH into campus and community settings, including residencies, workshops, and facilitator training.
• Serve as the primary liaison for partner organizations, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and mutual benefit.
• Develop and implement strategies to market the program to potential partners, positioning it as a valuable tool for fostering dialogue and understanding
• Facilitate the program amongst diverse communities and deliver impactful training and workshop experiences
• Stay informed about developments in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and education, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization’s work
• Oversee the student fellowship model, supporting peer-led dialogue circles.
• Establish goals and monitor the progress of these initiatives, ensuring they are on track to meet objectives and deliverables
• Represent AFPCFF at conferences, convenings, and partner events.

Program Design, Delivery, and Evaluation

• Promote fellowships, workshops, training sessions, and dialogue programs with partner institutions.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and dialogue sessions that support participant learning and engagement
• Establish benchmarks for measuring outcomes and track progress.
• Document program impact for reporting, communications, and fundraising purposes.

Resource Development and Communications

• Support the Executive Director in identifying funding opportunities linked to program expansion.
• Draft reports, proposals, and donor materials that highlight the reach and impact of LfTH.
• Collaborate on communications strategies to increase national awareness of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in partnerships, program management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of facilitation or training experience, ideally in cross-cultural or emotionally sensitive settings.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage strategic institutional relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to peacebuilding or social justice work, particularly related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who embraces the creation of new initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage partners across diverse contexts.
• Entrepreneurial and flexible, with experience working independently in a remote environment.
• Fundraising/resource development experience desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.