The Pathfinder Network hiring Partnered Impact Department Manager in Portland, Oregon, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Since 1993, The Pathfinder Network (TPN) has been providing justice-system impacted individuals and their families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration, those reentering the community, those on forms of community supervision, their families, and their children, within 9 of Oregon’s 11 corrections facilities and in the community in Multnomah, Jackson, Marion, and Clackamas Counties. We develop and deliver a comprehensive scope of evidence-based, trauma-, gender- and culturally responsive cognitive behavioral-based programs, including our proprietary, evidence-based curriculum Parenting Inside Out, which is the highest-rated parenting skills curriculum for parents involved with the criminal justice system. Our community programs feature holistic wraparound individual and group support and services. We serve an average of 3,000 people a year agency wide.

To learn more, go tohttps://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/about/.

If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Director of People and Culture at ewatson@thepathfindernetwork.org.

In practice, this means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status or political affiliation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO DO

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

As the Partnered Impact Department Manager, you will work closely with members of our team to lead all aspects of Partnered Impact programming aimed at increasing The Pathfinder Network’s impact through collaborative and strategic partnership and mission-aligned creation of innovative solutions serving system-impacted communities. The Partnered Impact department is The Pathfinder Network’s social entrepreneurial growth engine. Current Partnered Impact programs include Parenting Inside Out, The PATHfinder Club, and external training.

Key performance indicators for the role include expansion of the programs, partner base, and revenue that lead to increased impact. You will drive strategy to ensure effective, impactful and replicable solutions to ensure our greatest impact with those we serve and partner with to promote continued innovation and growth. You will manage programs and lead teams to include sales, marketing, program development, training, implementation, continuous quality improvement, advocacy, and partnership development and cultivation in accordance with the organization’s mission and strategic vision. You will also work collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders across the agency and externally to ensure our greatest impact in delivering our mission and our PATHforward 2026 strategic vision for our future.

Business Development (70%)

• Drive the strategy for the department and implement strategic business plans to expand programs, partner base and grow program revenues.
• Create and implement a performance plan to meet department and agency goals and ensure impact.
• Promote Partnered Impact programming nationally and build relationships with existing and potential customers, including institutions, agency administrators, community service providers, and other issue stakeholders.
• Manage partnership development and utilize a consultative partnership approach. Report progress to staff, board, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies.
• Attend key events and/or present at conferences and other speaking engagements; network with stakeholders within the fields of corrections, criminal justice, parent, child, youth and family services, and education and training.
• Work with Executive Director and partners to maintain relationships with nationwide contacts. Ensure that TPN is seen as “go-to” voices in conversations about relevant issues.
• Serve as a policy advocate and content expert on issues facing individuals, youth, and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Proactively educate oneself and share knowledge with other TPN staff.
• Manage all Partnered Impact training efforts and work with internal trainers to ensure effective delivery of Partnered Impact training. Review, develop and revise training content and materials.
• Support internal and external partner sites and practitioners with ongoing technical assistance and implementation support.
• Lead program and curriculum development, innovation and sustainability, including collaboration with curriculum developers, and key stakeholders.
• Lead Partnered Impact program evaluation efforts.
• Lead and coordinate publishing efforts and projects, including the annual anthology and Out of the Woods Press Program with Publisher/Executive Editor and other members of the team.
• Work collaboratively with TPN development team on reports and grant applications and support donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Staff Supervision (25%)

• Manage and motivate Partnered Impact team and collaborate to develop performance goals with action steps to support their success.
• Ensure staff and teams are resourced and supported to remove barriers and problem-solve.
• Support internal collaboration among departments.
• Assist with individual observations of staff, provide feedback, training and coaching and serve as a leader in efforts to continuously improve, assess and advance all programs.
• Facilitate regular team meetings while fostering a team environment and support staff’s professional development.
• Work with TPN’s Training Department to support program integrity and professional development of staff. Engage in ongoing training, coaching and support and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts.

Participation in Shared Leadership (=5% of your time)

• Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive and just workplace, with a focus towards creating racial equity.
• Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies, processes and work environment
• Participate in Temporary Teams, Equity Team, Employee Resource Groups, and other teams
• Contribute individualized skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to help the agency reach its mission

WHO YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO BE

Required Cultural Values:Staff are expected to embody certain cultural values to support TPN’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, show respect, demonstrate accountability, display a high level of self-awareness, participate in shared leadership and continuous growth and learning, live values of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging and engage in personal work to further DEIJB values and impact.

Commitment to Racial Justice. Staff are expected to interact effectively across racially diverse teams, partners, and experiences, apply a racial equity lens in their work and commit to the ongoing work required to move TPN toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive and just organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; preferably in a related field.
• Two or more years business development experience.
• Two or more years' experience supervising staff.
• Experience with sales and marketing in local and national markets.
• Experience working in social service field serving adults, children, or families. Knowledge of social service/work principles.
• Non-profit experience and/or experience with the criminal justice system.
• Lived experience with criminal justice involvement and/or addiction and recovery.
• Intermediate level computer capabilities in use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance.
• Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying), employment verification, and drug screen.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job operates within an office setting. This is largely a sedentary role, and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

This job is primarily remote, based in Portland. Regular, in-person attendance is required at meetings and events.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel may be required between TPN work locations across the State of Oregon, which may require an overnight stay. Travel will be required to attend national and regional conferences.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days of work are Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend work is required as needed.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits:The hiring range for this position is $71,295 - $73,434 per year, DOE. Salary offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment. VisitThe Pathfinder Network • Work With Us