Partnership Engagement Specialist

ABOUT ZERO TO THREE

Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.

SUMMARY

ZERO TO THREE is the fiscal sponsor for The Prenatal to Five (P-5) Federal Policy Network, a multi-issue group of national organizations engaged in strategic, coordinated action to protect and advance federal programs and policies essential for expectant parents, babies, young children, families, and their communities that support them.

The Partnership Engagement Specialist will work closely with the P-5 Policy Network Officer to develop, execute, and progress monitor the P-5 Network’s operational and partnership engagement capacity. Primary duties include thought partnership with the P-5 Network Officer; project management and work planning development; facilitating relationships with external partners, consultants, and vendors; managing internal communications and community engagement across the engagement Network and tracking outcomes of the P-5 Policy Network. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood issues, thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at juggling multiple priorities, and is creative and detail-oriented. The P-5 Network Partnership Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the P-5 Network Officer is well-prepared and well-positioned to achieve the goals of the Network.

This position is contingent upon grant funding. Funding is currently secured for 2 years, with plans to continue the role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Operational Support

• Develops and manages the P-5 Policy Network project plans via Asana and related community engagement and project platforms administrative support to the P-5 Policy Network Officer, including calendar management, meeting preparation, and timely follow-up on action items.
• Works in close partnership with the P-5 Policy Network Officer to draft, proof, and format correspondence, talking points, and slide decks for P-5 Network meetings and events. Helps ensure clear communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates regular cadence of virtual meetings/retreats and other engagement activities to build, cultivate, and sustain a strong cross-organizational culture to meet the strategic goals and outcomes of the Network and its funders.
• Provides onsite or virtual support during events.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen the P-5 network organizational and knowledge management systems, and ensure the reduction of administrative friction across the network.
• Implement and maintain processes, templates, and systems to support effective day-to-day operations of the network.
• Assists the P-5 Network Officer managing the Network’s grants by maintaining accurate records in the grants management system.
• Supports the full grants lifecycle and contributes to drafting proposals, assembling supporting documents, managing grant timelines, and monitoring reporting requirements in close partnership with P-5 Network Officer.
• Supports P-5 Network priorities by building workplans, tracking milestones, coordinating resources, and