Managing Director, Partnerships

ROLE TITLE: Managing Director, Partnerships

POSITION REPORTS TO: VP, School, Community & Policy, Lorena Chavez

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline is Friday, June 13, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET. 

LOCATION:  In-Region: Bay Area, CA

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Managing Director of Partnerships. In this role, you will shape and execute on a holistic strategy to drive local progress toward our 2030 goal of doubling the number of students proficient in 3rd-grade reading, cultivate deep partnerships across school systems and communities, and support the thriving of our Ignite tutoring program. You will lead across multiple priorities, including external affairs, alumni engagement, partnerships, and cross-sector partnerships that deepen Teach For America’s local impact.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about educational equity and systems-level change, with the ability to lead complex strategies, build enduring relationships, and connect big-picture vision to on-the-ground execution. You thrive in fast-moving environments, are an excellent communicator and collaborator, and bring an equity-centered lens to every aspect of your work.

The goal is to drive strategic alignment, partnership, and programming to maximize TFA’s impact on local educational outcomes and position alumni as key contributors to community-defined success.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Execute district, school, and 2030 strategy across lines of impact (30%)

• Implement vision and strategy to secure school and district partnerships aligned with our 2030 goals and partnership footprint.

• Execute MOU renewal campaigns to ensure ongoing viability and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Develop strategic infrastructure and processes to cultivate and steward key district and school partners

• Leverage internal leaders, including the Executive Director and VP, School, Community, & Policy, to support high-stakes partnerships and relationship building with districts, schools, and local government leaders

Lead partnership, community, and alumni engagement strategy to accelerate progress toward 2030 goals (30%)

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key external partners, including elected/appointed officials, community orgs, and school networks

• Oversee a portfolio of school and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with regional goals and opportunities for deeper engagement. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key alumni in schools and across the community.

• Serve as the regional lead for California-wide alumni priorities, strengthening alumni connections and leadership across the state.

• Socialize the 2030 goal among external stakeholders, building buy-in and momentum for community-wide progress

Build and execute local Ignite program strategy and school-based implementation (30%)

• Set vision and drive implementation of a localized Ignite strategy that accelerates progress toward 2030 goals and strengthens local partnerships

• Cultivate and confirm school partnerships with the conditions for Ignite to thrive, including PSA signing and cost-sharing

• Partner with MD, Ignite Partner, and other regional staff to steward Ignite site leaders and ensure strong implementation at schools

• Lead local fundraising for Ignite in partnership with school cost-share models, and pursue external sustainability opportunities (e.g., federal work study, vendor status, university partnerships)

• Support Ignite Fellows in connecting to local leadership roles and the broader alumni community

Contribute to broader regional and organizational mission, culture, and effectiveness (10%)

• Support the interview, selection, and matriculation of incoming corps members

• Participate in regional learning experiences, team meetings, and professional development opportunities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of key regional events and initiatives aligned with our mission and vision

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

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