Program Manager: School Partnerships & Capacity Building

POSITION DETAILS: Title:Program Manager: School Partnership & Capacity Building Classification: Exempt, hourlyHours: Full-time (averaging 40 hours /week). Occasional evening and weekend meetings required. Reports to: Executive DirectorLocation: Hybrid, based in Central/Eastern WA, with travel across state. Employees must live in Washington.Compensation: Commensurate with experience, annual salary range between $70,000 - $75,000. Benefits: Health benefits reimbursement, retirement benefits, paid holidays, PTO (Paid Time Off for sick time and vacation), travel reimbursement, flexible work environment, and professional development opportunities. ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH ALLIANCEThe Washington School-Based Health Alliance (WA SBHA) advances and advocates for school-based health care, working with communities and partners to achieve equity in health and educational opportunities for children and youth statewide. We envision a racially just and inclusive society where every child can reach their full potential in health, learning, and life.  As the statewide nonprofit organization advocating for and supporting school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Washington since 2010, WA SBHA works to expand the number and sustainability of SBHCs and to improve the quality of youth-centered health care services they provide. School-based health is responsive to the needs to the unique community and school in which they are located. To support the needs of each unique community, WA SBHA works with schools, school districts, and school communities to help determine the best path forward to support school-based health access for their population. Learn more at www.wasbha.org.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Manager: School Partnership & Capacity Building is a new role at WA SBHA. This position is integral to our focus on expanding access to school-based care across Washington, particularly in rural areas. This role will support these efforts by directly engaging with schools to establish, promote, and advance their school-based healthcare emerging SBHC sites from concept to launch, lead cross-sector initiatives that remove systemic barriers, and forge partnerships that strengthen integrated care for students—especially in rural and historically underserved communities. POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:School-based Health Development (35%):Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate new and prospective school sites across Washington.Deliver tailored technical assistance to guide early-stage development, including readiness assessments and partner alignment; sample governance structures, and healthcare sponsor identification.Create and maintain practical, user-friendly resources—toolkits, templates, and open office hours—to streamline school site engagement and statewide support.Partner with local communities to facilitate in-person and virtual town halls/listening sessions to surface community priorities, build trust, and foster shared ownership of emerging school-based healthcare and SBHCs.Initiative-Based Projects (35%)In partnership with WA SBHA staff, scan statewide trends, identify system-level barriers, and translate findings into actionable initiatives that strengthen access to school-based health across Washington.Design and lead system-level improvement projects that expand the capacity and sustainability of school-based health care access for students, especially in rural and underserved communities.Pinpoint opportunities to reduce system burden on SBHCs and develop guidance, work plans, and resources that drive operational excellence and equity, especially as aligned with initiatives and goals of schools, school districts, and OSPI.Strategic Partnerships (20%)Map, cultivate, and steward strategic relationships with schools, school districts/ESDs, and community-based organizations in areas seeking access to school-based health.Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to expand and improve access to school-based health services statewide.Represent WA SBHA in statewide and regional coalitions, committees, and working groups, ensuring SBHC perspectives shape collective solutions.Identify, package, and advance opportunities (e.g. pilots, grants, partnerships) that expand services, innovation, and reach in diverse educational settings.Team Engagement and Operations (10%)Partner with the Training & Evaluation Manager to align technical assistance, data use, and continuous improvement strategies with expansion work.Collaborate with the Engagement Manager to elevate SBHC stories, craft policy briefs, and disseminate best practices to new communities.Contribute to grant writing, reporting, scopes of work, and funder communications to sustain and grow SBHC efforts.Champion WA SBHA’s commitments to equity, youth voice, trauma-informed practice, and community-led solutions across all responsibilities.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:3–5 years of experience working in or alongside K–12 settings, including schools, school districts, or ESDs; familiarity with IEP/504 processes.Working knowledge of Washington's policy landscape related to public education and access to healthcare in school-based settings.Demonstrated success convening multi-stakeholder initiatives and translating insights into practical guidance, tools, or programs.Strong facilitation skills across town halls, committees, and cross-sector workgroups, with a track record of moving groups from discussion to decision.Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear toolkits, resources, and presentations for varied audiences.Demonstrated commitment to equity and community-led approaches, including experience engaging rural, Tribal, and historically underserved communities.Strong planning, prioritization, and deadline management across multiple concurrent projects.Comfort with data-informed decision-making and using dashboards or basic analytics to guide action.Ability to travel within Washington State for site visits, partner meetings, and convenings.Valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation for in-state travel.PreferredDirect experience with SBHCs, school health programs, primary/behavioral health integration, or adolescent health.Familiarity with Washington's policy landscape related to youth consent and confidentiality, and school finance.Background in systems change, human-centered design, or quality/process improvement.Work Style & CompetenciesRelationship-builder and trusted convener who centers community voice.Strategic thinker who can also execute details with discipline.Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity in evolving environments.Culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered mindset.TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and work sample through this link. Your work sample should be something you have done previously; you do not need to create something for this application. Examples of potential work samples are: A toolkit, guide, or resource you've developed A facilitation or meeting design from a town hall, listening session, or cross-sector convening you ledA project plan, logic model, or work plan from a systems-change initiative  The priority deadline is June 7, 2026, and the ideal start date is early August 2026. Candidates should expect a phone interview, 1 round of Zoom or in-person interviews, with a potential phone follow-up.The timeline for the interview process is: Phone screenings will begin June 8, 2026Video/ in-person interviews will begin June 22, 2026 Any additional interviews and meet-and-greets will be scheduled following the video interview Final notifications will be sent to all applicants by end of July WA SBHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and a climate of inclusivity.  We seek and value diversity in identity and lived experience based on race, ethnicity, immigrant or refugee status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, religion, geography, socioeconomic status, family status, veteran status, and system involvement. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they understand and can contribute to racial equity and social justice goals.