Community and Partner Development Lead
$104,000–$145,600 year
On-siteLas Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute a creative market strategy to drive referral volume into both FDx evaluations and ABA services at New Mexico clinics. Conduct ongoing market research to understand referral dynamics and partnership opportunities across diverse regional contexts, from Albuquerque metro to rural and tribal communities. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including pediatricians, schools, and early intervention programs to lead new market launches and cultivate brand awareness. Partner cross-functionally with clinical, operations, and intake teams to ensure referrals convert and local insights inform company strategy. Track performance against referral-volume and network-build metrics to iterate strategy based on learnings. This contract position requires tailoring outreach to differing socioeconomic realities and healthcare access barriers within the state.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of combined experience in healthcare, behavioral health, community development, business development, partnerships, or outreach
- A proven track record of driving growth through strategic relationships and partnerships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and adaptability
- Passionate about improving access to care for families and children
- Track record of launching something new (a market, territory, program, or business) with minimal existing infrastructure or support
- Comfortable operating without a fully-defined playbook, and willing to build the playbook as you go
- Based in, or willing to be based in New Mexico
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred backgrounds: Community development or partnerships experience in ABA, behavioral healthcare, or healthcare services
- Existing ties to or lived experience in New Mexico, with working knowledge of the state's healthcare/Medicaid landscape and provider network gaps
- Experience with outreach in early intervention, special education, or pediatric programs
- Familiarity with marketing tools or digital outreach strategies
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