Partnership Engagement (not for scary people)

MANAGE YOUR OWN DEPARTMENT Partnership & Community Collaboration

Volunteer Role with Employment Pathway

Organization: The Grandparents Community Network (TGCN)

Reports To: Founder / Executive Director

Commitment: Minimum 5–8 hours per week

Term: 30-Day Trial → 90-Day Performance Review

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)

Role Purpose

The Partnership & Community Collaboration Lead is responsible for building, strengthening, and formalizing relationships with nonprofits, community organizations, faith-based groups, and mission-aligned partners to expand TGCN’s reach and impact for families and grandparents raising grandchildren.

This role is action-oriented and requires consistent outreach, communication, and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Identify potential nonprofit, community, and organizational partners

Conduct outreach via email, phone, and virtual meetings

Schedule and support collaboration conversations

Track outreach efforts and partnership progress

Support the development of partnership agreements or MOUs

Provide weekly progress updates and documentation

Remain engaged until partnership objectives are completed

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Outgoing, professional, and community-minded personality

Comfortable initiating conversations and networking

Organized, responsive, and deadline-aware

Passion for family support, advocacy, and community building