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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.

TNTP seeks a full-time  Partner, Texas   to join the Consulting Division .  It is   required  that this role be based from a home office anywhere in  Texas .  Frequent travel of about 40%  is required.   Who We Are   TNTP is a national nonprofit founded by teachers that believes our nation’s public schools can offer all children an excellent education.  Today we’re a diverse team from a wide range of fields, united by a fierce commitment to helping  school systems end educational inequality and achieve their goals for students. We work at every level of the public education system to attract and train talented teachers and school leaders, ensure rigorous and engaging classrooms, and create environments that prioritize great teaching and accelerate student learning.   Staff on TNTP's  Consulting  Division  work alongside teachers, school leaders, districts and states to help them achieve their goals for students.  We work to  help educators, schools, and school systems expand access to opportunity for students.  Partners on the Consulting team  focus on   supporting  systems to provide equitable, high-quality opportunities to students by growing our talent and academics consulting work .     What You’ll Do   The  Partner  is a critical leader at TNTP - driving the development of services, managing a portfolio of client engagements or contracts within our  Consulting  team, and serving as a face of the organization to our district partners and external stakeholders. The Partner will advance innovative and nuanced solutions to TNTP’s clients’ biggest challenges and ensure engagements meet client needs and achieve ambitious goals.    Here are some examples of what a  Partner  might do:     Lead complex organizational change efforts  with clients and within TNTP , including the ability to develop a clear vision and purposeful strategy to achieve ambitious goals     Successfully navigate and manage complex and nuanced relationships, including the ability to motivate and influence the decisions of TNTP’s most senior-level clients   Critically assess challenges and identify innovative, effective solutions in ambiguous situations     Bring excellent management skills, including experience effectively managing diverse teams, building inclusive team culture and developing talent to achieve ambitious goals     Have excellent project management skills and an ability to work efficiently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment     Bring experience developing and managing budgets, including financial forecasting and maximizing revenue       What You Bring     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’ll be right at home here if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity to drive innovation and quality, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.     We expect  this  Partner   to:     Leverage senior leadership experience.   Y ou  draw from previous experience leading complex organizational change efforts, including the ability to develop a clear vision and purposeful strategy to achieve ambitious goal.     Bring a distinguished track record of leadership in academic  and school  settings.   You  understand the areas of alignment and distinction between the  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)  and  Common Core  ( or  other  college ready )  State  Standard s and use  that expertise as a foundation to  talk  academic strategy and learning objectives with leadership at urban school districts or CMOs ,  as well as  school-based leaders .   Translate strategy into effective partnerships.  You provide leadership, strategic direction, decision making, and client and team management necessary to ensure the success of TNTP’s work with a portfolio of district and charter partners utilizing long-term planning and quality controls to ensure contract goals are met and ongoing work is stable and sustainable.    Authentically collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.  You build and manage high-level client relationships to ensure client investment in our ongoing partnerships.    Lead and support business development.  You understand and consider external conditions that affect the organization’s work, actively advocate for change, and successfully lead sales efforts with new and existing partners that align to strategic priorities, ensuring we meet budget and revenue targets. You have a strong external network a cross the state a nd can build relationships and identify options for new sources of funding for TNTP at the local and national level.     Hire, develop, manage and retain talent.  One of your greatest responsibilities and privileges will be to hire and ensure staff working on projects in your portfolio have an inclusive and supportive work environment that reflects TNTP’s unique culture and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.   Model cross-cultural agility.   Authentic self-reflection, self- awareness, and high emotional intelligence are central to who you are, and you utilize these skills to shape a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, that influences how you think about your work.  You have an adept cultural understanding of yourself and use your understanding of yourself and others to build trusting relationships with direct reports, colleagues and clients.     Lead with an asset-based and equity-centered approach.   You have a  strong understanding and prior experience with equity-based, asset-oriented and culturally responsive practices, and use them as foundational lenses of your leadership.        Qualifications   Senior level e xperience working in or with leadership at urban school districts or CMO s and  leading complex organizational change efforts, including the ability to develop a clear vision and purposeful strategy to achieve ambitious goals  (required)   School-leadership experience (preferred)   Familiarity with Common Core (or college ready) State Standards, and instructional data and assessments  (preferred)   Demonstrated success navigating and managing complex and nuanced relationships, including the ability to motivate and influence the decisions of TNTP’s most senior-level clients   The ability to critically assess challenges and identify innovative, effective solutions in ambiguous situations   Excellent management skills, including experience effectively managing staff and developing talent   Excellent project management skills and an ability to work efficiently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment     What We Offer   TNTP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for an annual  performance-based  bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan with employer matching. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. TNTP may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.      To Apply       You can apply online  here  if you are interested.    It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. We recommend including a cover letter in your application addressing why you are interested in TNTP and how your e xperience has prepared you for this position.      TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.      Learn More   TNTP:   www.tntp.org   Benefits and hiring process:  http://tntp.org/join     Life at TNTP:  http://tntp.org/about-tntp/our-people  

At City Year, our mission is to ensure every child succeeds through closing gaps in high-need schools. We are looking for passionate young people to dedicate a year of service as City Year AmeriCorps members and impact students as tutors, mentors, and role models. We are seeking a Local Recruitment Manager to inspire these young people to join our mission and serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member. You will contribute to our work by establishing, developing, and sustaining community partnerships that create a pipeline of talented and diverse applicants ages 18-25 for the City Year AmeriCorps member program. You will be responsible for establishing new and leveraging existing partnerships with a variety of local organizations that are focused on serving youth across all the neighborhoods of San Antonio to increase awareness of the opportunity to serve with City Year. You will be immersed in the community, and this position will require significant travel in an around San Antonio to establish effective relationships that will compel young people to apply and serve with City Year. Reporting into the Regional Recruiter Director, you will work collaboratively with the National Recruitment and Admissions team team adding local recruitment capacity to generate leads for the City Year network and applications for City Year San Antonio. Job Description Please follow application instructions outlined at the bottom of the page. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, Grow and Develop Partnerships Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as community college career counselors, youth program directors and administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from each portfolio account. Develop, coordinate and deliver presentations at identified community colleges, high schools and/or community organizations at settings including career fairs, targeted student group meetings and classes, and tabling events.  This includes frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend work. Create innovative approaches to reach and communicate with target student populations. Develop and manage portfolio accounts and key strategic relationships with the goal of expanding the reach of the national recruitment team with your local market.  Customer-focused Lead Management and Application Generation Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer-focused multi-channel (phone, online, in-person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the AmeriCorps member experience.  Engage and support leads interested in serving at City Year San Antonio in application submission. Marketing Activities Build relationships and execute local marketing efforts within partnerships and portfolio accounts to measurably raise awareness, familiarity, and understanding of City Year to prospective applicants throughout the city of San Antonio . Maintain an active presence on social media to support organizational and team campaigns and support institutional relationships. Performance Analysis and Strategy In conjunction with team leadership, develop engagement strategies through use of historical data. Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirmation yield and assess ROI for activities.  Utilize established AmeriCorps member profile to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio accounts. Use real-time data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Develop Strong Internal Relationships Build and manage a strong relationship between City Year San Antonio and the National Recruitment and Admissions Team supporting best practice sharing, collaborative problem solving, and collective achievement of filling the City Year corps with highly qualified and diverse AmeriCorps Members. Qualifications 2-4 years of experience; 1-2 years of experience in relationship development with institutions such as colleges, high schools, clubs, and community based organizations to meet organizational objectives. Strong cultural competency and passion for diversity, inclusivity, equity, and belonging work Personable and thoughtful approach to engaging diverse groups, particularly young adults.   Strong oral and written communication skills for internal and external audiences. Ability to deliver strong and inspirational messages to large groups. Calendar management, event planning, and logistics experience. Experience working in a team environment. Problem-solving and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills. Ability to travel frequently; includes having a driver’s license (personal vehicle a plus, approved work-related mileage will be reimbursed). Sales, customer service experience a plus Volunteer, corporate, or academic recruitment experience a plus TO APPLY Via our online application, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (no more than one page) that responds to the following questions: What makes serving as a City Year AmeriCorps member a compelling opportunity? What skills and experience do you have that will position you as a successful partnership and relationship builder in this community? 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.

Manager, Talent & School Improvement Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid 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 Manager of Talent & School Improvement who is results-oriented, passionate about educator recruitment, development, and retention, and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Manager will have the unprecedented opportunity to impact Houston’s educator workforce and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with higher education, school districts, and community stakeholders to accelerate access to high quality preparation programs and elevate statewide perceptions of teaching. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Talent and School Improvement 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.   RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve as the needs of the team evolve and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Responsibilities include: 1. Accelerate city-wide teacher recruitment efforts: Build and maintain strategic relationships with higher education, alternative preparation programs, and school districts to increase the number of applicants enrolling in high quality teacher preparation programs. Provide technical assistance to partners to engage more strategically with recruits, school district partners, and community college partners. Collect and monitor teacher recruitment and attrition data across all partners. Define additional opportunities along the preparation pipeline to support teacher enrollment in high quality preparation programs, such as pre-teaching opportunities for community college students, undergrads, and high school students. Determine and coordinate outreach opportunities for teacher recruitment, including job fairs, radio, etc. 2. Champion the regional and state vision for elevating the profession of teaching through strategic business, community, and school district partnerships: Work with local businesses and community partners to execute city-wide events, discounts/offers, and sponsorships. Coordinate with the Good Reason Houston Communications Team to highlight authentic, diverse voices telling the story of teaching and teacher impact in Houston. Manage the Good Reason Houston team to prepare for and execute events. 3. Support the hiring, development, and retention of educators in Good Reason partnership schools and programs, including the ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) model and the launch of new school models. Work with school districts and school leaders on leader and teacher hiring. Support districts in excellent professional development. Coordinate appreciation events and culture boosts for staff.   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. Experience managing multiple projects and ability to manage teammates, volunteers, 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 teacher recruitment, development, and retention and prior experience in education are preferred but are not requirements.