Regional Director of Community Partnerships

Are you a relationship-driven professional who thrives on building meaningful connections and making a lasting impact? We’re looking for a strategic leader to expand our professional network across Phoenix and Tucson while elevating how senior living is positioned within the healthcare and community ecosystem.In this role, you’ll partner with healthcare providers, senior-service professionals, and community leaders to drive early-stage referrals, strengthen market presence, and support better outcomes for residents and families. From hosting high-impact events to educating partners on proactive senior living solutions, you’ll play a key role in shaping how and when individuals access the support they need.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is a self-starter, excels in relationship management, and is passionate about influencing care before a crisis occurs.Summary of ResponsibilitiesThe Regional Director of Community Partnerships is responsible for expanding and strengthening the community’s presence within the professional ecosystem. This role develops high-value partnerships with healthcare providers, senior-service professionals, and community organizations while promoting senior living as a proactive, preventative support option. Success is measured through strong professional relationships, increased early-stage referrals, enhanced market visibility, and high-quality resident outcomes.Essential FunctionsMarket Development & Professional Network ExpansionIdentify and cultivate high‑influence professional relationships across the senior industry: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, physicians, elder attorneys, fiduciaries, financial planners, and community leaders.Map the regional professional landscape to uncover new referral streams, unmet needs, and partnership opportunities.Establish a strong and visible presence within Phoenix and Tucson through scheduled outreach, community involvement, and participation in relevant professional associations and events.Upstream Referral Education & Professional InfluenceEducate professional partners on the benefits of early senior living engagement, helping them recognize signs that a client or patient may benefit from supportive living before a crisis occurs.Provide partners with practical tools, resources, and talking points to facilitate proactive planning conversations with families.Position senior living as a continuum‑supporting resource, emphasizing safety, wellness, socialization, and long‑term resident success.External Brand Representation & Professional Event LeadershipHost professional, well‑executed events that reinforce the community’s expertise, capabilities, and commitment to high‑quality resident outcomes.Deliver polished, informative presentations that enhance trust and clarify when and how senior living provides value.Ensure all external engagements reflect the organization’s standards, brand identity, and service excellence, enhancing reputation within the community.Relationship Stewardship & Consistent Professional EngagementMaintain frequent and meaningful contact with identified partners through meetings, visits, referral follow-ups, and community-based touchpoints.Conduct weekly visits to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, engaging both medical professionals and residents receiving care, strengthening visibility and community reputation.Foster long‑term loyalty by understanding partner priorities, addressing concerns, and providing reliable support during resident transitions.Performance Accountability & Market Activity DisciplineLeverage CRM and digital referral tools to document partner interactions, maintain visibility into market activity, and ensure data accuracy.Monitor patterns in referral behavior and collaborate with internal teams to ensure referred residents align with community capabilities and criteria.Track KPIs related to lead quality, referral growth, conversion consistency, and resident length of stay, using performance insights to continuously refine market positioning and outreach strategy.Community Collaboration & Cross‑Functional AlignmentPartner closely with Sales and Operations teams to ensure that professional expectations, resident needs, and community capabilities are always aligned.Share insights from the field to inform community readiness, care needs, outreach priorities, and opportunities for improvement.Support the community in delivering a seamless experience that reinforces confidence among professional partners and families.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Referral Growth: Increase in qualified leads from unpaid professional referral partners, with recurring upstream referral activity.Conversion Trends: Monitor conversion stability based on referral fit (not responsible for sales conversion).Resident Outcomes: Increased LOS among professionally referred residents; reductions in short-stay patterns; respite-to-permanent conversion.Process Discipline: 100% digital referral form adoption and CRM compliance.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSelf-starter with strong ownership, initiative, and earnings motivation.Exceptional relationship-building skills and interpersonal presence.Strong public speaking, presentation, and storytelling capabilities.Elevated event planning and professional representation skills.Resourceful, creative, resilient; able to overcome objections and build trust.CRM proficiency with disciplined documentation practices.Ability to travel extensively and operate independently across the market.