Director of Partner Relations and Support

Job overview

The Director of Partner Relations and Support role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $110,000–$120,000 per year. The position supports a purpose-driven organization working to end hunger through community partnerships, advocacy, and direct food distribution, with a focus on equitable food access across Cook County. The director leads the Partner Relations team and oversees partner-facing programs and projects. The role strengthens community relationships and partner capacity while aligning program execution, service quality, and operational improvements with organizational strategy.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach and develop the Partner Relations team
• oversee partner relationships and partner-facing initiatives
• lead food access program implementation
• support partner capacity and food distribution improvements
• collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, Procurement, Technology, Community Engagement, and Policy & Advocacy
• coordinate organization-wide projects
• advise senior leadership
• support CRM and data-system improvements
• develop volunteer engagement and training strategies
• monitor performance and report recommendations
• evaluate and optimize programs
• uphold service standards and performance metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of partner relations and support

partner relations

food access

community partnerships

food distribution

nonprofit

team leadership

chicago il

career blazers nonprofit search

$110k–$120k/year

403(b)

paid time off

onsite gym

wellness benefit

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• EAP
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• paid time off
• parental leave
• onsite gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit
• $250 employee referral bonus.

Why this role

The organization’s mission includes ending hunger and providing millions of meals annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, EAP, 403(b) contribution, paid time off, parental leave, onsite gym, and a $3,000 annual wellness benefit.

About the employer

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.