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Partnerships & Program Activation Manager

The Senior Program Manager owns program strategy and outcomes. The Operations Manager and Partnerships & Program Activation Manager own execution infrastructure and partner activation.

Full-Time | Hybrid | Philadelphia
Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Role Overview

The Partnerships & Program Activation Manager owns the day-to-day coordination, communication, and execution of RIDC’s partner-supported programs and activations. This role serves as the bridge between external partners and internal teams, ensuring commitments are clearly understood, timelines are met, and activations are delivered with consistency and care.

This role allows RIDC’s programs to scale without over-reliance on senior leadership by translating partner commitments into executable plans and managing follow-through across teams. It is ideal for someone who thrives in relationship-heavy environments, brings structure to complex collaborations, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks once a partnership is underway.

Core Responsibilities

Partner Communication & Activation Management

  • Support partner onboarding once agreements are in place, including orientation to RIDC programs, expectations, and activation processes

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for partners during program activation and execution phases

  • Manage ongoing partner communication, including timelines, expectations, deliverables, and updates

  • Translate partner commitments into clear internal action items and deadlines

  • Track partner-specific requirements and ensure RIDC meets agreed-upon commitments

Program Activation & Execution Support

  • Serve as a thought partner to the Senior Program Manager in translating high-level program concepts into meaningful, culturally relevant participant experiences.

  • Collaborate on session activities, experiential elements, and engagement moments aligned with program goals and community context.

  • Translate program plans into structured participant journeys that are sequenced by timeline, tracked through defined milestones, and evaluated using participation, completion, and outcome data.

  • Support execution of partner-supported programs and activations across RIDC’s portfolio, coordinating partner participation, assets, funding, and run-of-show logistics.

  • Flag risks, gaps, or misalignment early and propose solutions

Internal Coordination & Alignment

  • Collaborate with the Senior Program Manager to align partner activations with program goals and timelines

  • Work closely with Operations to ensure contracts, payments, reimbursements, and logistics are on track

  • Coordinate with Marketing to align partner visibility, messaging, and deliverables

  • Maintain organized records of partner communications, commitments, and activation status

Tracking & Documentation

  • Maintain clear documentation of partner activations, timelines, and key notes
    Support light reporting on partner activation progress for internal use and leadership updates

  • Capture learnings from activations to inform future partner collaborations

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in partnerships, program coordination, account management, or external relations

  • Strong communication and relationship management skills
    Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple partners and timelines simultaneously

  • Comfortable translating high-level agreements into detailed execution plans

  • Experience working cross-functionally with programs, operations, and marketing teams
    Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments preferred

  • Ability to travel domestically as needed for program activations

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $75,000   

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Generous health benefits

  • Retirement company plan

  • Professional development opportunities

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Our Values

  • Love of Running

    We are united by a passion and commitment to running, recognizing its ability to bring people together and serve as a powerful tool for healing and connection.

  • Power Shifting

    We shift power by centering voices historically excluded from decision-making. We listen, invest in leadership, and help redesign systems so opportunity, influence, and ownership are more equitably distributed.

  • Equitable Systems

    We actively confront and disrupt practices and systems that perpetuate exclusion and inequity. We address harm directly, prioritize repair when possible, and intervene when necessary to support responsible industry change.

  • Learning & Self Reflection

    We commit to continuous learning and honest reflection. We create space for difficult conversations, meet people where they are, and provide multiple pathways to grow, adapt, and move forward.

  • Transparency

     We value openness and accountability. We share information, communicate clearly, and use data to understand challenges, measure progress, and guide better decisions.

  • Action

    We don’t stop at listening or learning. We decide, act, and follow through. We turn insight, accountability, and community input into real commitments and visible change across the running industry.