Partnership Coordinator

Description

Organizational Overview 

Collaborating with unions, responsible employers, and government, RISE Partnership supports caregivers and public-service employees by developing unique and equitable workforce solutions, including education, benefits navigation, recruitment, and career development. RISE Partnership envisions an Oregon where all workers - and the people they serve - are honored, valued, and empowered to improve their quality of life. 

Position Summary  

The Partnership Coordinator supports Uplift Oregon’s mission to deliver high-quality benefits education to Oregon state employees through labor-management Trusts. Reporting to the Director of Uplift Oregon, this role is responsible for leading outreach and engagement strategies with state agencies and union partners, managing seasonal program coordination, and supporting strategic initiatives such as DEI and career mobility. This role serves as a key connector between Uplift, labor unions, and agency stakeholders. 

Essential Functions  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with union partners (e.g., SEIU, AFSCME), state agencies, and member leaders. 
• Lead planning and outreach efforts to align with Uplift’s participation and program goals. 
• Represent Uplift in meetings with union partners, employee resource groups (ERGs), and equity-focused communities. 
• Collaborate with RISE and Uplift leadership to define and support shared initiatives. 
• Plan and coordinate seasonal benefits workshops (January–June), including logistics and materials. 
• Troubleshoot registration and access issues with agency partners. 
• Analyze feedback through partner surveys to inform program improvements. 
• Deliver orientations to HR staff, union reps, and new partners about Uplift’s offerings. 
• Promote program participation and understanding through tailored presentations and onboarding materials. 
• Support outreach for Understanding Your Benefits (UYB) sessions and help increase attendance. 
• Be curious, generous, open-minded and enjoy working as part of a team 
• Serve as a backup facilitator and provide support for UYB webinars, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement. 
• Maintain and update contact databases in Salesforce; coordinate with IS and Communications teams. 
• Contribute to content planning for newsletters and communications targeted to partners and leadership. 
• Help define processes for regular communication and engagement cadence. 
• Support DEI initiatives by offering tailored resources and facilitating inter-agency collaboration. 
• Provide coordination support for the Career Mobility initiative, including meetings and outreach. 
• Promote inclusive engagement strategies that center diverse communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, and multilingual employees. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. 
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment in fast-paced and evolving environments. 
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving public employees with respect and integrity. 
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and with multiple external partners. 
• Proficient with Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and Google Suite. 
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel in-state. 

Experience  

• Proven experience in organizing, outreach, or partnership coordination in a labor, trust, or nonprofit setting. 
• Familiarity with Oregon state agencies, labor unions, and public sector stakeholders. 
• Experience facilitating meetings, leading engagement events, and promoting educational programs. 

Working Conditions 

• Hybrid in or near Portland, OR (Flexible Work from Home Model) 
• Requires very limited physical exertion 
• Readiness to work occasional long hours, including weekends, as needed. 
• Ability to travel between worksites and/or meeting locations within Oregon. 
• May require occasional overnight travel.  

Pay and Benefits

• Generous vacation plan 
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for employees 
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for qualified dependents 
• Employer-funded FSA plan 
• 15% employer-funded 401k with no vesting period
• Vision Reimbursement up to $200/year 
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits 
• Monthly work from home cell phone or internet reimbursement 
• 12 holidays + 5 floating holidays! 
• Paid week off for Winter Break! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

RISE Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Ready for this opportunity?  

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications.  

Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for RISE Partnership in this capacity and provide an example of your demonstrated success in a similar position.