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
Demonstrated ability to introduce and lead change management initiatives Highest level of attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and keep work moving forward with many simultaneous projects and goals
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex initiatives
Demonstrated ability to operate with humility, an open mind, and a sense of urgency
Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure in complex and ambiguous situations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executives, operations teams, creative teams, and program development teams
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional demeanor and appearance
Experience using a database(s) on a Salesforce platform is highly preferred
Access to reliable transportation is required

What you’ll do:

Assess the organization’s need for community partnerships to support CISCT programs
Collaborate with others (e.g. direct service staff, agency leaders, community organizations, business community etc.) for the purpose of building partnerships, as well as implementing and maintaining services and/or programs
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations, including knowledge of their programs and offer consultative and resource support on community partnerships issues as needed
Translate partnership strategy into actionable programs with existing or new partners Maintain ongoing and responsive communication with partners
Develop and implement partnership strategies for Central Texas communities served by CIS which align with the agency’s priorities and growth strategies
Manage new partner agreements and MOU’s, from negotiating scope to supporting execution of agreement/contracts
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of operational policies and procedures that facilitate partnership development and retention
Achieve alignment across functional organizations that are cultivating potential partnership opportunities
Measure and evaluate individual partnerships and the collective impact of cross-agency partnerships
Participate in the CIS team approach to problem-solving
Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
Perform related duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Reporting structure: This position is supervised by the Sr. Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships and may supervise CIS staff, volunteers, work-study students, interns, or AmeriCorps members as appropriate.

Worksite: This is a full-time, position based at Communities In Schools of Central Texas’ St. Elmo office with frequent travel within the Central Texas 5-county region. The Director will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is an equal-opportunity employer.

Explore all open positions by visiting our careers page: https://ciscentraltexas.org/career-opportunities/