US Director of Partnerships – Global Nomads Group – New York, NY

GNG invites you to join our team as the US Director of Partnerships, a role that will support our three-year growth strategy, Global Connect. This strategy focuses on district and CMO adoption of our virtual exchange programs to fulfill our vision of providing every young person with the opportunity for a meaningful cross-cultural exchange before graduation.

As US Director of Partnerships, you will be a part of GNG’s senior leadership team at an exciting juncture, and will play an integral part in the achievement of our vision. This position reports to the Executive Director and will lead a small team that will cultivate key relationships with US grades 6-12 district and CMO partners, and also build demand for GNG’s virtual exchange programming.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the education face of GNG, representing our interests and advocating for our programs in the US 6-12 space;
Foster relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in school districts and CMOs to gain support and interest;
Design and launch a nation-wide competition to generate awareness and build demand for GNG products and services;
Design member fee-for-service structures in order to grow earned income revenue;
Engage with prospective partners, prepare proposals and corresponding budgets, and lead both in-person and virtual presentations;
Collaborate with Program Director to tailor GNG’s program curricula according to district and CMO priorities;
Determine district and CMO needs as they relate to GNG’s programmatic growth goals, and work with Evaluation Manager to implement the relevant frameworks and ensure standards alignment;
Materialize opportunities to accredit GNG’s Professional Development trainings and materials;
Collaborate with international partners, including the GNG office in Jordan, to identify cross-sections between the US and international education markets;
Support the development team on fundraising efforts, where appropriate;
Work with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to shape organizational vision and strategy;
Provide reports and updates to Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed.

Who You Are

You have experience in business development and thrive in an independent and self-directed environment, but also appreciate the opportunity to lead and be a thought partner. You are in it for the long haul, experienced in the natural ebb and flow of strategic planning over time, and willing to pivot direction with ease when necessary. You excel at creating and executing growth strategies, effectively meeting deadlines, utilizing available resources to meet goals, and measuring impact and results. Your extensive knowledge of and experience working in or with the US 6-12 education system has allowed you to develop networks with key players and decision-makers in this arena. This experience includes a Master’s Degree (or possibly Bachelor’s) in Business, Education, or a related field. You are a skilled presenter, capitalize on speaking engagements, and effectively harness multiple media channels to convey your message. These skills have led to the successful introduction of new product at the district or charter level on more than one occasion. You may even have a background in sales and marketing. Pitching GNG’s programming to school districts will be a breeze given your personal commitment to our mission, and your desire to play a part in realizing our vision.

How to apply

This is a full-time, exempt position based out of New York, NY that entails travel, primarily within the US. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Global Nomads Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume as a single PDF file to jobs@gng.org, subject line: “US Director of Partnerships.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Due to the large volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates selected for an interview; no phone calls, please.

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