Manager, Community and State Initiatives

Cohen Veterans Network

. Maintain relationships with Clinic Directors, clinic teams, community stakeholders, and referral partners through regular engagement, clinic visits, and portfolio support .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,544 - $114,637 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community relations, stakeholder management, and public funding processes, with a strong ability to build relationships and develop strategic initiatives. Proficient in project management and data analysis to support community engagement and government relations efforts.

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Community RelationsStakeholder ManagementPublic FundingProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Community EngagementReferral DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentLegislative MonitoringGrant Administration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationProactivityDiplomacy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft 365SalesforceProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit PartnershipsGovernment RelationsPublic AffairsMilitary CultureVeteran Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain relationships with Clinic Directors, clinic teams, community stakeholders, and referral partners through regular engagement, clinic visits, and portfolio support
Develop, implement, and assess clinic Community Relations/EOC Attainment Action Plans and statewide telehealth plans
Improve in-referral strategies, expand stakeholder and newsletter distribution lists, and establish clinics as trusted community resources
Maintain stakeholder information and develop action plans for engaging key contacts
Analyze local market, military, veteran, and demographic data to focus outreach, stakeholder engagement, and targeted campaigns
Support Clinic Advisory Panels and other community relations initiatives
Train and coach clinic leaders and staff on community relations tools, stakeholder management, referral development, military culture, and best practices
Contribute to community relations resources, campaigns, office hours, toolkits, and national partner initiatives
Support legislative, appropriations, public grants, and government sustainment campaigns
Monitor legislative, budget, policy, and public funding developments and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, public agencies, veterans’ affairs leaders, funders, and government stakeholders
Coordinate state and local government funding opportunities with clinic leadership and government relations teams
Maintain sustainment dashboards, funding targets, action plans, and progress updates
Support public grant development, submission, administration, benchmark tracking, reporting, and compliance
Represent CVN in government meetings, clinic visits, and state, local, and regional forums
Support clinic expansion and strategic initiatives involving state or local government and contribute to federal initiatives as requested
This role does not include lobbying efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in community relations, government relations, public affairs, public funding, nonprofit partnerships, program development, or related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with clinic leaders, public officials, agency staff, community organizations, funders, and cross-functional colleagues
Ability to develop and manage priorities and travel schedule aligned with State Initiatives, Community Relations, and organization-wide goals
Working knowledge of state and local government processes, appropriations, grants, contracts, or public funding a plus; demonstrated ability and interest in developing deeper government relations expertise
Experience developing and executing community engagement, stakeholder management, referral, or partnership programs
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple markets, campaigns, deadlines, and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to be proactive in working across departments and collaborating with colleagues on priorities
Excellent writing, analysis, presentation, facilitation, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex funding or policy matters clearly
Ability to interpret data, track performance, make practical recommendations, and follow through on action plans
Diplomatic, collaborative, and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with functional direction from multiple leaders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications; experience with Salesforce and project management tools a plus
Experience in military, veteran, mental health, or nonprofit environments is preferred
Ability to travel
Other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid health care benefits
Generous leave policies
Substantial PTO and sick leave
Mental and physical wellness programs
Support a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference in the lives of who we serve
Professional learning and development opportunities
Company teambuilding events
Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan
A laptop and additional computer equipment will be provided by the company
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more