Educational Outreach & Partnerships Lead

Close Up Foundation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Paid vacation/sick days/holidays

Paid parental leave

Metro subsidy or free garage parking

Gym access

Job summary

Close Up Foundation in Arlington, VA seeks an Educational Outreach Coordinator to manage and grow relationships with educators, schools, and community leaders to drive participation in Washington, DC student programs.

You will work with assigned accounts, support recruitment efforts, and explore new pathways to deliver civic education offerings, including teacher professional development and customized programs. Travel required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or six years of experience in sales, education or non-profit work.
• Exceptional relationship building skills both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and grow a portfolio of existing school and district partners.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure you are able to regularly follow up and are responsive to our customers’ needs.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with educators, administrators, and community leaders within the territories of your accounts.
• Identify and pursue new recruitment opportunities and partnerships in your region(s).
• Promote Close Up's suite of civic education programs to increase student and teacher participation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment and high-quality program delivery.
• Achieve and exceed assigned goals and performance benchmarks.
• Represent Close Up at conferences, school visits, and regional events.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Ownership / accountability

Travel willingness

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Close Up Foundation in Arlington, VA seeks an Educational Outreach Coordinator to manage and grow relationships with educators, schools, and community leaders to drive participation in Washington, DC student programs.

You will work with assigned accounts, support recruitment efforts, and explore new pathways to deliver civic education offerings, including teacher professional development and customized programs. Travel required; training provided.