Managing Director, Partnerships; Connecticut

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.

Below is an estimate of how you will spend your time:

• 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

The work of the MD, Partnerships at Teach For America Connecticut, is fast-paced and externally focused, centered on building and sustaining the relationships that drive impact across the state. You will work in partnership with district, network, and school leaders to strengthen collaboration, strengthening partnerships for strong implementation resulting in student growth. Much of your time will be spent in schools and community settings, engaging with educators and partners and using real-time insights and data to inform partnership strategy and support program quality and expansion.

Across the week, you will cultivate relationships with…