Director of Strategic Partnerships

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.
 

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Communities In Schools is hiring a Director of Strategic Partnerships who is responsible for building relationships to fully leverage local providers, build urban partners’ capacity to expand into rural Central Texas areas, work with school districts to develop partnerships processes and generally increase collective impact for students and families through strategy, coordination and resource development.

Working cross-functionally, the Director stewards partnerships with government, corporate, nonprofit, and education sectors, while fostering community engagement. Through community listening, collaborative design, and continuous evaluation, this role amplifies community voice and translates insight into high-quality, client-centered services.

Who we are:

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $5,000/mo. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint, depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of paid holidays, and 2 weeks of paid vacation time
• Three (3) Paid Personal Days
• Twelve (12) paid Sick Leave Days
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in a community partnership and/or collaboration management, partner marketing, account management or business/partner development role
• Demonstrated results in growing and sustaining a successful community partnership program  
• Demonstrated project management experience with strong time management and organizational skills to effectively supervise projects to completion 
• Strong, demonstrated use of qualitative and quantitative data to create reports and make internal and external presentations
• Demonstrated public speaking and large group facilitation experience, both in person and virtually
• Demonstrated experience leading group trainings and workshops
• Demonstrated experience in executing projects effectively with little direction
• Systems thinker with demonstrated ability to operationalize ideas from inception to full implementation
• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration or management, marketing, communications or related field
• Knowledge of principles and practices of initiating, building and maintaining high-impact community partnerships and collaborations to further the organization’s mission
• Knowledge of effective marketing practices
• Solid public speaking, written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be personable yet persuasive
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