Managing Director, and DC

Overview

Start Date: January 2026

Employment Type: This is a full-time, exempt position

Location: Newark, NJ

Reports to: CEO

Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. What began as a humble initiative in the South Bronx has blossomed into a national organization delivering programs in Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities.

We envision a future where all communities have equal access to employment opportunities in tech across all sectors. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow s journey to career success.

Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, The Knowledge House’s Managing Director (MD), leads and grows program impact, site operations, fundraising and strategic partnerships with other functional, regional, and national leaders.

As Managing Director for NJ & DC, you are TKH’s regional leader—setting the local vision, goals, and success metrics as aligned with the national organization. You are charged with scaling our reach, deepening our partnerships, and elevating outcomes for students, alumni, and stakeholders. You’ll drive fundraising and revenue, represent TKH to our most important partners, and steward a high-performing team devoted to equity and innovation.

You’ll inspire others, roll up your sleeves, and directly shape how our mission changes lives and landscapes in the region.

The Managing Director serves as the primary revenue driver for the New Jersey and DC region, and primary contact for institutional and individual donors, partners, including community colleges, corporations, learning communities, etc. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, securing philanthropic and earned revenue; establishing and managing school, corporate, and other public and private partnerships; ensuring the ongoing quality and fidelity of The Knowledge House programs, partnerships and culture;

and ultimately growing the organization in the New Jersey and DC areas.

The Managing Director collaborates closely with the CEO and the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer to ensure compliance and delivery of TKH programs and services in accordance with national program design, curriculum, SOPs, systems, and processes. Additionally, the Managing Director is a member of The Knowledge House’s Leadership Team, which supports the organization by developing the growth strategy and operational plan.

As a member of this team, the Managing Director strengthens the connection between The Knowledge House’s national goals and the local work in New Jersey and DC.

Successful candidates will enjoy a fast-paced environment, be a charismatic leader and build a strong team culture, enjoy leading strategic partnerships to improve the site’s program performance and manage cross-functional activities. The Managing Director will interact with students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships (50%)

• Own and deliver the annual fundraising goal ($1.5M+), working with national development to steward and expand donor relationships (individuals, corporations, foundations, public funders).
• Build, engage, and mobilize a Regional Advisory Council to maximize local resources and influence.
• Serve as TKH’s lead ambassador in NJ & DC—cultivating new high-impact partnerships across tech, education, government, and community organizations.
• Consistently communicate the TKH vision and value proposition to inspire ongoing support.
• Act as local ambassador and champion of TKH mission in the region for funders, partners, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Secure in-kind and venue resources for student, partner, and networking events.

Program & Employer Partnership Leadership (35%)

• Collaborate with national and local program teams to own regional program outcomes: program quality, recruitment,…