Director, Partnerships & Coaching
Position Grade: Director 2
Position Location: Flexible Location
About Leadership for Educational Equity
Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members' potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education. Our kids and communities need more leaders who believe that educational inequity is a solvable problem. We believe that when our members are organized and reach positions of leadership, they'll serve as a transformative force for students, communities and the broader movement for educational equity. LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more about what we do, please visit educationalequity.org.
Position Summary:
The Director of Partnerships & Coaching for the Policy & Advocacy Team works with and supports LEE members to influence the development and implementation of education policies by identifying high-impact professional opportunities and coaching members in their pursuit of those roles. The Director will cultivate relationships and partnerships with a portfolio of assigned federal, state and local policy and advocacy organizations. They are responsible for developing and maintaining policy partnerships; and executing on a strategy to create high-quality professional coaching and job sourcing. The Director advises and reports to the Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy Develop Team.
Position Location: Flexible, DC preferred
Travel Requirements: 40%
Responsibilities:
Career Advancement Strategy, Analysis and Partnerships (40%)
- Collaborate with the Senior Director to inform and carry out a strategy to identify policy and advocacy career opportunities for members in various regions, including Washington, DC
- Build and strengthen relationships with high-impact policy and advocacy organizations to source career opportunities for members (e.g., open roles, LEE fellowship hosts) and position LEE to become the most reliable source of diverse and equity-driven talent for these organizations
- Build and strengthen relationships with high-priority external policy and advocacy fellowships to increase the number of members interested in and accepted into each program
Coaching and Events (40%)
- Inform and execute a coaching strategy to help members in entry- or mid-level policy or advocacy roles advance into higher-impact roles
- Organize and execute virtual and in-person networking events and career-focused panel discussions for members working and seeking to advance in the policy and advocacy sector
Data Systems & Management (10%)
- Collaborate with others on the Policy and Advocacy team to ensure the integrity of data that measure the impact of career coaching on members' career advancement
Special Projects (10%)
- Special duties and projects as designated by VP, Policy & Advocacy or Senior Director, Develop Team, Policy & Advocacy
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 6 years relevant professional work experience, including 3-5 years of state and/or federal policy experience leading to diverse contacts in the state and/or federal education landscape.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating relationships with high-impact policy and advocacy leaders
- In-depth knowledge of education policy and advocacy organization landscapes in multiple regions
- Demonstrated familiarity with various pathways to high-level policy and advocacy roles in education policy and advocacy organizations and the understanding of necessary competencies/experiences to advance in a policy/advocacy career
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
- Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
- Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE's mission and theory of change
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to work flexible hours with occasional weekends and evenings
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in a related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience career coaching or providing feedback to adults to improve their professional practice
- Experience working with communities of color
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. LEE offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental and vision coverage for spouses, families and domestic partners; life insurance; a retirement package with employer match; family and parent benefits; generous paid time off and an organization-wide winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.
An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
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