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Inspira Education · 2 hours ago

Partnerships Specialist (SEO)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US, dedicated to democratizing access to high-quality coaching for students. The Partnerships Specialist (SEO) will strengthen the online authority of the company's brands by identifying backlink opportunities, executing outreach campaigns, and building relationships with industry professionals.

EducationHigher EducationOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value partnership opportunities that support SEO growth (e.g., content collaborations, guest features, resource listings, thought leadership placements)

Research competitor partnership and backlink profiles to understand industry trends and uncover strategic opportunities

Prospect and vet websites, organizations, publishers, and influencers aligned with our audience and brand

Initiate and manage outreach efforts (email, LinkedIn, and other platforms) to develop partnerships and secure high-authority placements

Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with webmasters, bloggers, journalists, nonprofits, and industry partners

Collaborate with partners on co-created content, resource inclusion, expert quotes, and other mutually beneficial initiatives

Monitor, audit, and report on partnership-driven SEO performance using relevant tools

Ensure all earned placements follow SEO best practices and align with Google guidelines

Track and communicate campaign performance, including outreach activity, partnerships secured, and overall SEO impact

Work closely with SEO, content, and marketing teams to integrate partnership initiatives into broader growth strategies

Qualification

Partnership developmentLink acquisitionSEO principlesSEO tools proficiencyResearch skillsWritten communicationRelationship-buildingCreative thinkingProject management

Required

2+ years of experience in partnership development, link acquisition, outreach, or related roles (agency or in-house)

Creative thinker who can develop unique collaboration ideas, value propositions, and outreach angles that stand out

Strong understanding of SEO principles, especially off-page SEO, authority building, and digital partnerships

Proficiency with SEO, outreach, and research tools

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling, personalized outreach messages

Highly organized with strong research and relationship-building skills

Able to work independently, juggle multiple partnership pipelines, and meet deadlines

Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven by results with a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

Experience in digital PR, local partnerships, or content collaborations

Benefits

100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible Paid-time Off

Learning and Development Budget

Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching

Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans