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. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org. 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 monitoring timelines and deliverables. Partnership Cultivation and Relationship-Building Builds and maintains authentic trust-centered relationships with Network members through consistent communication, active listening, and a structured approach to partnership that reflects the values of equity, respect, and shared values aligned to the Network’s vision and strategic direction. Works closely wit