Director of External Relations

Year Up • Boston, MA

21h • $122,900 - $139,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

OVERVIEW: Year Up United seeks to hire a Director of External Relations who will be responsible for managing key projects and processes related to Year Up United’s Boards, Industry Councils, and Market Advisory Councils. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this individual will be asked drive holistic engagement of Board and Council members by preparing materials, communicating to both external and internal stakeholders, and ensuring timely follow-ups and project plans related to commitments or decisions with a special focus on revenue-generating activities in partnership with fundraising and external engagement teams towards measurable outcomes. This role will be accountable for ensuring stronger engagement from Councils & Board, faster action from Board and Council members on revenue-generating activities, expanded group membership, and increased revenue impact. The Director of External Relations will possess a strong attention to detail, comfort speaking to and working with external stakeholders, deep project management experience, and a desire to work on a dynamic and fast-paced team that interfaces across Year Up United’s business units. This person must have a sophisticated communication style and excel in managing up and through influence. The Director of External Relations will have the opportunity to interact with Year Up United students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment. Salary Range: $122,900 - 139,400

Requirements

• 7+ years in a role requiring high-level communications, executive briefings, or external events
• Ability to craft and deliver on project plans in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and toward revenue outcomes
• Sophisticated interpersonal and people influence skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint skills to visualize complex information and draw connections across various streams of internal or external work or data
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to Belonging
• #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• External Boards and Councils Project Leadership
• Plan and execute communications to Board and Council members in alignment with organizational and role-specific priorities
• In partnership with the Chief of Staff and functional leaders, support preparation for Board and Council meetings including leading on some creation of materials and gathering from others
• Support external activity in partnership with relationship leads to achieve membership retention or growth metrics as well as specific revenue and partnership metrics
• Create materials for and implement new Board and Council member onboarding or orientation
• Internal Boards and Councils Project Leadership
• Maintain trackers related to assigned Board and Council engagement and impact
• Drive the vetting process for potential new members in conjunction with relationship leads
• Coordinate across business units to ensure execution of board- or council-driven initiatives
• Consolidate ideas and insights from Boards and Councils to inform internal strategy
• Ensure that colleagues are kept up to date on board or industry council trends/findings
• Year Up United Citizen
• Serve as an advisor/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
• 401(k) match for eligible participants
• Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
• Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
• This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed