Director of Education & Community Partnerships

Director of Education & Community Partnerships

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that change the trajectory of children and families? Do you thrive at the intersection of education, community impact, and strategic growth?

A fast-growing, mission-driven behavioral health organization is seeking a Director of Education & Community Partnerships to lead an innovative expansion strategy focused on early identification, school readiness, and stronger transitions into learning environments. This is a unique opportunity to design and scale partnerships that improve outcomes for children while driving sustainable organizational growth.

You’ll serve as a strategic bridge between educators, families, advocacy partners, and clinical teams — helping create access pathways that empower children ages 2–10 to reach their full potential.

• Develop high-impact relationships with school districts, early childhood programs, advocacy organizations, and community partners
• Launch repeatable partnership models that support early identification and classroom readiness
• Create programs that deliver measurable value to educators, families, and students

• Lead multi-channel go-to-market strategies focused on parent engagement and enrollment
• Build scalable referral and conversion pathways in collaboration with marketing and intake teams
• Align mission-driven outcomes with sustainable revenue models

• Own partnership growth targets and pipeline development
• Establish KPIs tied to student outcomes, enrollment growth, and partnership success
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution

• Monitor trends in education, behavioral health, and advocacy ecosystems
• Translate insights into program design and expansion strategies

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, growth, or business development within education, healthcare, or behavioral health
• Strong understanding of school systems, community ecosystems, and parent decision-making dynamics
• Proven ability to design and execute go-to-market strategies
• Executive presence and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
• Strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution

Experience working with early childhood programs, special education environments, or behavioral health services is a strong plus.

This isn’t just a partnerships role – it’s an opportunity to architect new pathways that improve access to care, strengthen educational outcomes, and create lasting community impact. You’ll have the autonomy to build, innovate, and lead in a high-growth environment where your work directly changes lives.

If you’re energized by mission-driven growth, cross-sector collaboration, and building something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

* Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Director of Education & Community Partnerships job.