Spec.Partnerships Impact and Engagement

Partnerships, Impact, and Engagement Specialist

The Partnerships, Impact, and Engagement Specialist will identify and align resources and partnerships in support of the Office of Family & Community Partnership initiatives. This role focuses on fostering relationships with both internal and external community stakeholders, including partners and donors, to support the success of MNPS students, staff, and families. Responsibilities also include assisting MNPS departments and Support Hub teams to connect partner opportunities and resources to schools and families.

What you will do

• Establish, organize, and nurture relationships with community-based organizations, government entities, corporations, foundations, and higher education institutions to strategically and equitably align partners, resources, opportunities, and schools, across all Office of Family and Community Partnership initiatives.
• Leverages a partner management system for tracking and analyzing data, facilitating informed and equitable decision-making, assessing the impact of strategic collaborations, and identifying opportunities for new partnerships to meet the current needs of families and schools.
• Designs professional learning to inform internal teams of MNPS policies and procedures relevant to partner work. Thus, increasing staff knowledge of both existing and new partners, building their capacity to effectively attract, engage, and retain partners.
• Oversees recruitment and placement initiatives for career-based learning programs, directing marketing and engagement efforts to attract high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Engages with partners to gather insights into their resources and potential contributions, ensuring their offerings are aligned appropriately, and overseeing the distribution and tracking of donations and services.
• Support with organizing, designing, and facilitating events based on the interests, needs and requests from MNPS internal teams.
• Analyze survey data to enhance the quality of programs and services offered by partners. Create avenues for partners to provide feedback, contributing to student success and community well-being.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in community engagement and donor relations through ongoing research, attendance at events, and networking with peers.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Community Development, Public Administration, Communications, or related equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years related experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Self-motivation
• Responsibility
• Communication
• And Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known. Our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community.

We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.