[Hiring] Massachusetts Coalition & Partnership Lead @UpTogether

Role Description

UpTogether seeks a Massachusetts Coalition & Partnership Lead to provide strategic coordination, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, resource development, and policy alignment for the CASH MA Coalition, as well as to own UpTogether’s broader Massachusetts-based direct cash efforts and fundraising.

• Serve as the primary convener, strategist, and coordinator for coalition activities.
• Advance shared priorities that increase economic mobility, expand direct cash initiatives, and address structural barriers.
• Connect local, statewide, and national Direct Cash efforts.
• Lead partnerships and fundraising for Massachusetts and the Northeast.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in coalition building, public policy, community engagement, philanthropy, fundraising, economic mobility, direct cash initiatives, or related fields.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience with a wide range of fundraising and diversity of donors.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting multi-stakeholder coalitions.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts policy, nonprofit, and philanthropic landscapes strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) and project management platforms such as Asana.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to UpTogether’s mission and core values.

Requirements

• Facilitate the development and advancement of coalition priorities, strategies, and annual workplans.
• Support alignment among coalition members around shared goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate coalition-wide meetings and strategic convenings.
• Lead the fundraising, development, implementation, and growth of direct cash initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, fundraising, communications, and learning activities.
• Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities relevant to coalition priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with coalition members and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Generous PTO and paid company holidays.
• Annual Salary of $103,200, paid bi-weekly.

Location Requirement

The individual serving in this role must be based in the Greater Boston area and available for regular in-person meetings, coalition convenings, stakeholder engagement activities, funder meetings, and policy-related events throughout Massachusetts.

Funding

This position is currently supported through grant funding that is secured through December 2027. Continuation of the role beyond that period will be dependent on the successful renewal of existing funding and/or the securing of additional philanthropic and public investments.

Inclusion Statement

We strive to create a community that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we support the efforts of others to build such communities. We encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Sponsorship

Please be aware that UpTogether is unable to offer employment to candidates that are not already legally authorized to work in the US at this time. Applicants that require sponsorship will unfortunately not be considered for employment with UpTogether.

To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter. We ask that you do not include a photo or image of yourself on your resume or cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.