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Managing Director of Charter and New School Development Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Senior to Executive Level   ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON  Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community.   ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a Managing Director of Charter and New School Development who is a proven leader in the recruitment, selection, development, and scaling of new schools and/or school networks, is results-oriented and passionate about the role high-quality charter schools play in a robust ecosystem, and excited about working in a start-up environment.  The Managing Director will have the unique opportunity to impact Houston’s charter school landscape, and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with existing CMOs, facilitate the expansion, launch, and/or improvement of small charter networks and single site schools, and provide supports and expertise to new (first-year) schools and leaders. This role will build partnerships with National, state, and local leaders and community partners seeking to start new charter schools and liaise with the Texas Education Agency. Finally, this role will lead conversations with school districts to accelerate the creation of charter district/partnerships and increase access to high quality charters that are responsive to parent demand in new communities.  This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and will play a vital role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.  RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve to meet the needs of the Good Reason Strategy and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Current responsibilities include:   Strategy Setting and Leadership of the Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan:  Execute against the current Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan, and develop, maintain, and create new strategies to ensure the its success. Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO, small network and single-site leadership across the city. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the TEA Charter Schools Division, forging a relationship that benefits Houston and encourages high-quality charter school growth.  Provide technical assistance to all partners, and recruit a suite of technical assistance support partners, per our charter school strategy. Define additional opportunities along the development pipeline to support growth of a high-quality sector, including the use and execution of our quality school deserts. Determine and coordinate outreach and parent engagement as necessary, and in partnership with charter advocates, to support policies and practices that benefit the health and growth the sector.  Engaging large CMOs and supporting their growth plans:  Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO leadership. Support the launch of new mature network campuses. Support the creation and strengthening of bench depth for assistant principals and principals and the development and recruitment of teachers into Houston, ensuring CMO growth strategies are executed. Support the development of parent engagement capacity and advocacy trainings, through professional learning communities.  Actively and strategically support new schools and small charter networks to ensure their growth plans are met, and that they have access to the technical assistance they need to be successful, including: Curate a suite of resources, delivered by proven experts that can provide facilities, growth planning, and admin systems/scaling support while leaders focus on growth. Build a professional learning community focused on the development of community and family engagement at the school and network level. Provide small networks with the central office development support the need to be successful in their growth. Utilize the Good Reason Houston school desert analysis to understand growth opportunities, and support networks in their decision making.  Invest in community engagement and entry strategies for supported operators, ensuring their success in years zero and one. Recruiting new, innovative models to the Urban Core of Houston, based on parent demand, and ensuring authorization approval with the TEA, buy-in local stakeholders.   Recruit and source new school model providers and school leaders for school creation and school turnaround Identify, vet, cultivate new partners that can provide comprehensive leadership training and coaching Fulfilling the required responsibilities of being a senior leader on the Good Reason Houston Team requires: Strong organizational skills – Utilizes logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects and work streams independently.  Flexibility – Agility in adapting to change, thrives in a dynamic and ever-changing environment; creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs. Strategic mindset – competently creates strategies that lead to impact.  Manages multiple short-term and detailed projects, committees, and initiatives seamlessly, while staying focused on the long-term objectives. People orientation – The job demands a positive and constructive view of working with others.  There will be a high percentage of time spent listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes. Sense of Humor- someone who is honest, transparent and does not take themselves too seriously. Effective Decision-making – Demonstrates ability to consistently make sound decisions. Empathy in Leadership – Deep care and concern for being a conscientious and effective manager of others QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. You should have: A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. As Good Reason Houston is in “start-up mode,” we look for candidates who can be flexible in changing environments. A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis, and its ability to inform decision making. Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to manage teammates and stakeholders on short-term projects. Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Knowledge of the charter school development and start-up process, preferably as a practitioner in a prior role; experience working with charter schools is required.

ROLE SUMMARY Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Advancement who is results-oriented, passionate about fundraising, and excited about working in a start-up environment to improve education for all children across Houston.  The Manager of Advancement will be a key member of the Advancement team, helping ensure Good Reason Houston is thoughtfully cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding funders to reach ambitious organizational goals. ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager of Advancement, you will be responsible for the implementation and management of systems and processes related to donor management to ensure that we meet our goals, as well as creating strategic donor cultivation and stewardship materials.  This will include assisting in aggregating and organizing narratives, data and metrics for complex programs and investments; and developing data reports on donor information.  You will be charged with drafting high-quality proposals, reports and other communications to donors and prospects.  This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. IDEAL CANDIDATE Passionate about Relationship Building : You have a passion for building relationships and are an excellent communicator.  You will work to understand donor prospect motivations and find ways that their interests and priorities align with our financial needs. Driven by Data and Research: You like research. You enjoy digging into a prospect’s giving tendencies, and you are great at looking for opportunities and uncovering new prospects.  You are obsessed with donor data and reporting on progress. Organized and Detail-Oriented: You are extremely organized and exceptional at managing many details at once.  You create detailed calendars with proposal timelines, stewardship activities, and close dates. You implement a moves management system for each donor and use it to triage and make strategic decisions.  No prospect or donor is left behind. RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Support Provide strategic support for meeting preparation, including monitoring and anticipating needs, coordinating with program partners and drafting prep materials Draft high-quality donor communications that meet cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship objectives, including proposals, letters, follow-up correspondence, updates, acknowledgments, reports, and other materials as necessary Work across Program and Strategy & Investment teams to develop narratives, data and metrics for complex gift proposals Develop program and donor knowledge and context to effectively strategize donor communications. Donor and Database Management Implement and manage effective gift-processing system to ensure team’s ability to track progress to goal, coordinating with finance team as necessary Manage donor database, ensuring donor records are accurate, uploading appropriate documentation and tracking moves management Conduct prospect research and remain apprised of local philanthropy news by reading local papers, journals, society pages, etc. Assist team in managing and regularly improving team-wide policies, procedures and systems to increase efficiency and improve collaboration and communication. Donor Engagement Support the development and execution of grassroots fundraising campaigns, including online and peer-to-peer fundraising Provide support for event execution and donor experience for all Good Reason Houston events Other duties as assigned, as the organization’s fundraising program grows QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 3-5 years professional work experience required, with nonprofit fundraising experience highly preferred A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders Experience using donor database, such as eTapestry, Blackbaud, Salesforce, etc., highly preferred Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity Exceptional writing and communications skills with experience writing in a professional setting A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis Experience managing multiple projects and ability to manage teammates, volunteers, and stakeholders on short-term projects Ability to be flexible and adaptable in changing environment Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success

We’re looking for a  Regional Lead, Early Childhood Partnerships/Business Development  to establish and develop new partnerships across the early childhood sector at the local, regional, state and federal levels. This role is a combination of cultivating relationships, solving problems, sales and building LENA’s presence in the sector. This role is key in supporting the accelerated expansion of LENA’s  programs .     In this role, you will:   Build a healthy funnel by recruiting and cultivating county- and state-level agencies, districts, and offices to implement LENA’s programs, especially LENA Grow, our experiential professional development program for EC teachers, and LENA Start, our evidence-based parent group program to accelerate school readiness.   Lead growth strategy development and implementation for LENA’s expansion in targeted Western US states.  Collaborate with the marketing team to support increased brand recognition and new lead generation.  Leverage and enhance the team’s understanding of the early childhood landscape  including: head start/early head start, state & county level mandates on quality, QRIS systems, and professional development initiatives.    Contribute to the refinement of LENA’s program expansion strategy.  Requirements:   Demonstrated track record of success in partnership/business development leading to substantial growth. A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including sales, business development, engagement or outreach work, ideally in early childhood. Entrepreneurial nature with the inclination to take initiative, move quickly, and be creative. Understands the time and place for a scrappy start-up approach.  Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders. A keen intellect, with a strong work ethic and a team-player attitude. Ideally based in Colorado, Texas or California  We hire and develop great people, giving them space to flourish.  Our collaborative team will help you come up to speed, and our large and growing network of partner sites provide ample opportunities to see LENA in action.  You can learn more about the environment and our core values  here .     Compensation: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer a full suite of benefits including health insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous paid time off.    If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, join our team, and change the world, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit and a resume to  [email protected]  in a single PDF.

City Year was founded in 1988, with the idea to unite young people, ages 17-24, from diverse ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds to engage in a year of full-time service in under-resourced schools. City Year Dallas (CYD) was established in 2014, with a start up corps of 50 strong. Today, 80 AmeriCorps members are deployed in 10 Dallas Independent School District (DISD) public schools serving as tutors and mentors and implementing CYC’s Whole School, Whole Child program in some of the City's most under-resourced schools. This research-based program focuses on the early warning indicators which can predict a students’ likelihood to graduate high school. For the 2019-20 school year, CYD AmeriCorps members will provide targeted interventions to over 6,600 DISD students across its ABC intervention areas of Attendance, Behavior, and Course performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. POSITION OVERVIEW City Year is seeking an innovative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) at City Year Dallas. This position is an outstanding opportunity to play an integral role in advocating for and advancing public education in Dallas. This seasoned executive is responsible for ensuring the Dallas site meets its impact, revenue, district partnership, and external relations goals. City Year Dallas stands to further its position in the Dallas community, and key to the site’s success is a leader and collaborator who is a natural coalition-builder, people developer, and influencer who leads with both tenacity and humility. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of the Midwest Region, this dynamic, visionary change agent leads 15 staff members and 80 AmeriCorps members serving in 10 partner schools. Additionally, the Executive Director works closely with City Year Dallas’s local advisory board, comprised of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors of Dallas. The Executive Director is accountable for a current annual revenue budget of approximately $3.5M (current make up is 52% public sector including school district and AmeriCorps and 48% private sector) while simultaneously securing the resources necessary to ensure the sustainability, growth, and scale to achieve City Year’s national Long-Term Impact goals. Serving as the primary champion of City Year’s impact locally, the Executive Director leads efforts to keep students in school and on track, while also ensuring the sustainability and continuity of the site. The Executive Director represents the organization within the Dallas community by mobilizing powerful coalitions to catalyze greater educational opportunity for underserved students. These constituencies include advisory board members; district leadership and school partners; OneStar; alumni; and private sector investors. Additionally, the Executive Director is a Vice President for City Year Inc.’s national organization and therefore strengthens the connection between City Year’s national initiatives and the local work in Dallas. Through this role as Vice President, the Executive Director also participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission by managing working relationships with staff at City Year’s national office and helping to lead and set organizational strategy through network-wide project teams. Responsibilities The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing site staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure operational success and growth by generating resources and building support from the public and private sectors. This executive serves as a vital link between the local Dallas market, the City Year Central Region, and the City Year national office. Site supervision includes the functional areas of student impact and school partnerships, revenue generation, expense management, management and retention of AmeriCorps members and staff, and site board development and relations. Our Executive Directors embody our core values and must have the firm belief that education has the power to help all students reach their full potential and a passion for increasing our nation’s graduation rates. To successfully execute the job’s core responsibilities, a successful Executive Director must demonstrate the following behaviors: Build and forge partnerships and coalitions with diverse stakeholders to advance the cause of educational equity Mobilize internal and external stakeholders towards a bold vision of how they can impact the lives of young people Build and empower teams to fully own their functions while driving accountability and take personal responsibility for their success Build community and foster a caring and supportive environment with sense of connection and belonging Demonstrate curiosity and humility as a life-long learner who seeks out diverse perspectives and opportunities for self-improvement Possess a deep sense of personal accountability to ensure the success of both City Year Dallas locally and City Year, Inc. nationally Connect with and inspire diverse teams of AmeriCorps Members between the ages of 18 and 25 Through these lenses, the Executive Director will focus on the following primary areas of responsibility: People and Culture : Lead, coach, and develop 15 full-time staff members, increase staff engagement (29% or greater) and retention of staff year over year (staff turnover 29% or less). Establish a dynamic culture that embodies our core values of inclusivity and teamwork. Further develop site human resources structures to ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices. AmeriCorps Member Experience : Ensure the site delivers a transformational experience for all City Year AmeriCorps members, where at least 93 percent of AmeriCorps members persist from confirmation to completion of service and 80% of AmeriCorps members report feeling prepared and confident in their service delivery. Student Impact : In partnership with senior site staff and regional support staff, the ED will ensure high quality and commitment to the nationally developed service delivery model implemented by City Year AmeriCorps members in partner elementary, middle, and high schools.  Private Sector Fundraising, Cultivation, and Stewardship : Serve as chief fundraiser and lead site staff and local advisory board to motivate key influencers to raise the funds necessary to meet annual and long-term revenue goals by leveraging national revenue and stewardship strategies. Develop a plan to increase private sector revenue in order to keep pace with public sector revenue (goal is 50/50.)  Identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, family foundations and individuals in order to build a sustainable private revenue mix that results in annual revenue of at least $1.7M (current year goal.) School/District Investments: Sustain transformational partnerships with existing district and school leadership and cultivate new transformational partnerships with leaders of future school partners. Negotiate contracts that result in sustained annual revenue of at least $10k per ACM or $800k total. Financial Management: Ensure City Year Dallas raises three percent more than it spends annually by managing fiscally-sound budget, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow for a current site expense budget of $3.42M. Board Member Engagement : Recruit, develop, and manage a diverse, dynamic and deeply engaged local advisory board to build and execute a multi-year site strategic plan focused on local fundraising efforts, community engagement and brand awareness while also contributing to the success of the national organization. Ensure cultivation and engagement of future board leadership. Government Relations and Public Policy : Engage local and national elected officials – Governor, Mayor, City Council, local and state school board representatives, Texas State Legislature, and members of U.S. Congress - to support funding and policies for City Year and the national service movement. Maintain effective and collaborative relationship with AmeriCorps state commission OneStar; oversee the preparation of effective AmeriCorps grant applications and progress reports and meet performance and compliance requirements associated therein. AmeriCorps Member Recruitment : Collaborate with City Year’s national recruitment and admissions team to ensure site recruits, selects, and admits AmeriCorps members within the regional framework, meeting quality, quantity, and inclusivity goals. Partner with site staff to ensure a strong cohort returns annually for a second year of service, with at least 30% of first year members applying for a second year of service. Alumni Engagement: Ensure the engagement of local alumni board to leverage alumni to support AmeriCorps members in service and continue their lifetime of service. Marketing and Communications :  Lead the site in increasing visibility and brand awareness of City Year’s work in local and national media, social media and marketing channels by developing and leveraging local relationships. In Dallas, the top priorities include: Ensuring financial solvency of City Year Dallas by growing the current community of champions and financial investors to meet existing revenue goals and ensure future expansion into DISD Leading local site board and recruiting diverse talent to the board to support future financial sustainability and growth while increasing brand awareness and recognition of City Year in the local community. Further advance the site’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging by investing in people, culture, community, and partnerships while prioritizing inclusive and equitable systems, processes, and practices. Deepening public sector relationships with emphasis on the City of Dallas and the DISD Board of Trustees and establish relationships with key members of the administration, city council and school board. Qualifications Strong ability and experience in the behaviors listed above Strong competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work; emotional intelligence Demonstrated success managing effective and engaged teams, including managing through multiple layers of leadership Proven skills in influencing and motivating stakeholders; track record in fundraising from corporations, foundations and major gifts and/or sales Ability to connect programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building collaborative and strategic partnerships Strong communication, listening, and public speaking skills needed to powerfully represent City Year’s mission and vision Ability to attend evening and weekend events; ability to travel to in-person meetings in various cities quarterly Significant local non-profit, volunteer, or multi-sector experience preferred An established cross-sector, local network a plus Knowledge of Dallas and Dallas educational landscape preferred Content knowledge of K-12 education, youth development, and/or community or national service a strong plus To Apply Deadline to apply is Friday, December 13th; applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date.  Please submit your cover letter and resume via the online application.  Contact: Nichole Yates, Director, Talent Acquisition: [email protected] Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

  We're looking for a passionate and driven all-star to join our team. If you have the mindset of a champion, are motivated by doing meaningful work and driven to create lasting change for students and families, come join our high-performing, passionate team!   About Us Education Opens Doors’ primary focus is to open doors for middle school students from historically underserved communities by providing rigorous, culturally relevant college and career access curriculum during the academic school day. EOD is an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their limitless potential. We are redefining the status quo around college and career access by legitimizing and increasing exposure to college and career knowledge for all middle school students through intentional partnership with schools and teachers.   EOD Core Values Purpose Driven Equitable Life-long Learners Empathetic Innovative   About Our Star Player The Director of Programs will play an integral role at EOD, and is a senior leader at the organization. The Director of Programs sits on the Senior Leadership team and is poised to consult and influence the strategic direction of the entire organization, as well as drive the program function.  They will be responsible for setting vision and direction for the overall program team and managing key stakeholder relationships. In addition, this person is responsible for leading and coaching a dynamic team of Impact Managers, who partner closely with classroom teachers to implement the EOD program. Given the tremendous potential for influence and impact, this is a key role at Education Opens Doors.   The Star Player will demonstrate Vision, initiative, and self-awareness A leadership mindset: passionate about leading effective teams through intentional coaching and feedback mechanisms Adeptly build and manage relationships with various stakeholders and constituencies to accomplish goals through strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication, including formal presentation skills Openness to new ideas and ability to embrace change in a fast-moving, start up environment Achieve organizational and program goals through teamwork and collaboration   The Play Book Effective Team Management: Initiate and set goals with the program team in alignment with the strategic plan Build systems and procedures to implement an effective, efficient, and high quality program Develop evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements Provide individual and team oversight and coaching in key areas, in order to: assist staff with site retention, growth, and problem solving lead and coach program team through teacher and administrator relationships and challenging circumstances Organize and facilitate monthly site management meetings by setting agendas and maintaining continuity in order to: share and disseminate information address training needs and provide feedback to staff coordinate site consultation to provide opportunity for problem solving and mutual support create cohesive working groups leading to intentional, productive collaboration Ensure quality management of partnerships and effective project management Cultivate External Relationships Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships to secure sustainable partnerships Steward key relationships to increase support for EOD in the community Connect with administrators, community organizations, and other key stakeholders in order to share the EOD program, build relationships and investment with existing and potential stakeholders, and secure and/or maintain partnerships. Contribute to overall vision and goals of Education Opens Doors Maintain a supportive work environment and positive staff culture Ensure that data and curriculum team activities are aligned with organization vision Assume lead role in hiring and onboarding for Impact Manager team in order to ensure the hiring of qualified personnel   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Business, etc.) Minimum of two years program experience including demonstrated success developing, evaluating, and successfully operationalizing programs Experience leading successful teams and coaching individual contributors Strong project management skills resulting in measurable successes and program growth Record of results of building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders Demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity and the mission of Education Opens Doors   To Apply We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement matching, flexplace, professional development stipend, and more. We also offer a generous vacation package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of change makers. You can apply using the link here .   Equity Statement Education Opens Doors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, ancestry, color, race, ethnicity, or creed. LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Impact Manager role is to lead and develop AmeriCorps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the school-based service model missions and practices. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the Impact Manager's role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based service model. Job Description Service Delivery and Impact Implement City Year’s school-based service model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse. The Impact Manager will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. AmeriCorps Member Program Delivery and Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.  The Impact Manager is also an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum.  The Impact Manager will provide on-site trainings and collaborate on the design of service content and tools for AmeriCorps member learning, training, and service excellence. The Impact Manager will manage up to 15 City Year AmeriCorps members. Service Partner Management Based full time at the schoolhouse Impact Managers build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success. Site Support Partner with City Year Dallas departments and staff through applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, service day and event participation, and cross-departmental committees as needed to ensure site-wide goals are met. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Experience working in a school, educational, or youth-support setting required with at least one year in a role managing or leading others. Experience working in areas related to English Language Arts, math, behavior management, overall school climate, after school programming, extended learning time or social work preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and incorporate vision into messaging; tailor messaging to audience and maintain professionalism in speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback and remain open and responsive to feedback from others. Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects; delegate tasks appropriately; manage progress against goals for self and others while addressing barriers. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a proactive and solution-oriented manner; identify the information needed to solve a problem; link decisions to potential consequences and know when to escalate or seek guidance. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability, and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration; recognize and respond to the needs of others while operating within appropriate boundaries to gain respect and maintain professionalism. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve team conflict effectively and tactfully. Demonstrated ability to identify others’ strengths and areas for growth to achieve desired results and foster personal and professional development. Strong connection to the values of servant leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required. Proficiency of verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus. City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.