Senior Director, Partnerships & Community Engagement

Chicago Scholars; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chicago Scholars is seeking an Associate Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement to lead strategic community relationships that drive resources and opportunities for Scholars in Chicago. This role reports to the Managing Director of Partnerships and collaborates with nonprofits, government, and civic partners to advance college access and student success.

Responsibilities include managing a partner pipeline, developing engagement plans, and coordinating cross-functional projects.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in partnerships or related areas.
• Ability to participate in occasional evening or weekend events.
• Ability to meet Chicago Scholars’ location and residency expectations.

Responsabilidades

• Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of community, nonprofit, philanthropic, civic, and government partners.
• Identify opportunities to generate funding, in-kind resources, referrals, and programming for Scholars.
• Develop engagement and stewardship strategies to deepen relationships and organizational value.
• Maintain a prospective-partner pipeline and conduct outreach and qualification.
• Develop proposals, value propositions, and engagement plans with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Development on donor cultivation and sponsorship strategies.
• Lead cross-functional partnership projects and plan annual major events.
• Coordinate handoffs across Partnerships, Development, Finance, and Programs.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Chicago Scholars is seeking an Associate Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement to lead strategic community relationships that drive resources and opportunities for Scholars in Chicago. This role reports to the Managing Director of Partnerships and collaborates with nonprofits, government, and civic partners to advance college access and student success.

Responsibilities include managing a partner pipeline, developing engagement plans, and coordinating cross-functional projects.