Managing Director, Partnerships

Teach For America • Goshen, CT

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

In order to achieve our vision, that one day all children have access to an excellent education, Teach For America Connecticut seeks a Managing Director of Partnerships who will build and steward deep, mission-aligned coalitions with schools, districts, and organizations to drive impact both locally and statewide. The focus of this role is to build and sustain partnerships with various constituents. The ideal candidate will have existing relationships and have worked in the communities we serve. You must be passionate about wanting to address the educational system in Connecticut that produces unequal outcomes, to ensure all children are set up for postsecondary success and a promising future. You will be responsible for setting vision and direction for school partnership strategy across the region and building and managing alliances/partnerships with organizations, institutions, and individuals who share a commitment to our mission. You will also lead the execution of alumni engagement strategies, fostering strong engagement and meaningful pathways for alumni to contribute to and advance Teach For America Connecticut’s partnerships and broader impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of professional experience in schools, school districts, or mission‑driven nonprofits serving under‑resourced communities
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments based on role demands
• Ability to travel for in‑person meetings throughout Connecticut and occasionally to other states

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years in a formal leadership role (school‑based, district, or network level) with responsibility for people, programs, or initiatives
• Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated commitment to community‑centered or equity‑driven work, reflected through professional experience, volunteer engagement, or mission‑aligned roles
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex or high‑stakes environments
• Experience building and managing relationships across levels and functions, including with stakeholders of varying backgrounds or perspectives
• Experience influencing outcomes without direct authority, using relationships, data, or shared goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Experience planning and executing projects or initiatives from concept to completion, including setting goals, timelines, and next steps
• Ability to provide others with effective professional development, coaching, and mentoring
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, demonstrated by managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Ability to synthesize information and align strategies across multiple initiatives or stakeholders
• Experience using qualitative and/or quantitative data to inform decisions or recommendations
• Spanish language proficiency (conversational or professional)

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen relationships with existing district, network, and community partners and explore new partners to advance shared goals, leveraging partnerships to strengthen impact across the state
• Partner with districts, networks, and schools to lead corps member placement and hiring processes, ensuring strong alignment between school needs and corps member strengths while considering the conditions in which corps members will be positioned for the greatest impact.
• Partner closely with districts, networks, and schools to facilitate strong implementation, resulting in clear evidence of student growth.
• Set and lead strategy for Ignite growth and execute on partnership expansion to increase reach while maintaining strong implementation.
• Lead the planning and execution of alumni engagement strategies that deepen connection to Teach For America Connecticut’s mission and create clear, meaningful pathways for alumni to engage.
• Cultivate and activate alumni relationships, leveraging alumni expertise and leadership to strengthen partnerships and advance collective goals for students across Connecticut.
• Create and finalize contracts with all partners, including data sharing agreements.
• Support with local recruitment activities, including prospect/campus campaign support and network engagement.
• Participate in regional and organizational events and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees