ROLE TITLE: Senior Managing Director, Partnerships (Full Time)
POSITION REPORTS TO: TFA CCV Executive Director, Angelina Molina
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority deadline Friday, June 26th - applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Senior Managing Director of Alumni Partnerships. In this role, you will shape and execute on a holistic strategy to drive statewide and regional progress toward our California alumni strategy, cultivate deep partnerships across school systems and communities, and support the expansion of our School Leadership Lab program. You will lead across multiple priorities, including external affairs, alumni engagement, and cross-sector partnerships that deepen Teach For America's impact both locally and across the state.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about educational excellence and systems-level change, with the ability to lead complex strategies, build enduring relationships, and connect big-picture vision to on-the-ground execution. You thrive in fast-moving environments, are self-motivated and an excellent communicator and collaborator.
The goal is to drive strategic alignment, partnership, and programming to maximize Teach For America's impact on statewide and local educational outcomes, and position alumni as key contributors to community-defined success.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Statewide Alumni Strategy (40%)
Vision & Strategy: Socialize the One CA alumni strategy among external stakeholders, building buy-in and momentum for statewide progress, and implement vision and strategy to secure partnerships with high-impact organizations across the state.
Cultivation: Develop strategic infrastructure and processes to cultivate and steward key high-impact partners. Leverage these processes to cultivate and maintain relationships with key external partners, including elected/appointed officials, community organizations, schools, districts, and school networks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leverage internal leaders, including the Executive Directors, regional alumni staff, and enterprise partner teams to support high-stakes partnerships and event planning across the state.
School Leadership Lab Partner Strategy (40%)
Vision & Strategy: Build and socialize a School Leadership Lab vision among external stakeholders, building buy-in and momentum for community-led progress, and implement a strategy to secure school and district partnerships aligned with our 2030 goals and partnership footprint.
Portfolio Management: Cultivate, confirm, and oversee a portfolio of school and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with regional goals and opportunities for deeper engagement, including DSA signing, fee for service, and MOU renewal campaigns to ensure ongoing viability and alignment with strategic priorities.
Build Sustainability: Lead local fundraising for the School Leadership Lab in partnership with fee for service models, and pursue external sustainability opportunities.
Network-in-Action: Connect School Leadership Lab participants to local Teach For America network leaders and the broader alumni community.
Regional Team (20%) - all California Capital Valley team members contribute time to cross-team projects and all staff are expected to::
Build and maintain strong relationships with key alumni in schools and across the communities we serve.
Support the interview and selection of corps members and/or Ignite fellows.
Contribute to the planning and execution of key regional events and initiatives aligned with our mission and vision.
Participate, facilitate, and engage in all staff gatherings and learning experiences.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Senior Managing Director of Alumni Partnerships will spend time meeting with alumni staff across CA regions, school district leaders, alumni, high-impact organizations, and community stakeholders to advance key initiatives, finalize partnership contracts, and steward existing programs. Each day will look different. You'll align internally with the One CA team to implement and monitor progress toward the One CA strategy and goals, and align with the California Capital Valley team to ensure all partnerships are on-track to renew and/or grow/scale across the region. Your time may also include traveling to schools for partner check-ins, joining virtual coalition meetings, and engaging with state or local officials on education policy opportunities.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Ability to develop and execute complex strategies and manage high-stakes partnerships
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or community coalitions
Expertise navigating K-12 education ecosystems and working with public officials
Strong organizational and communication skills, including contract management and external engagement
Experience with program implementation, particularly in school or district settings
Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills with the ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders
Proficiency in tracking and using data to inform decision-making
Comfort with CRM systems, alumni engagement platforms, and data visualization tools
Track record of meeting and exceeding goals while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to work occasional weekend or evening work hours
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
Prior experience in education leadership, community organizing, or strategic partnerships
Prior education-based experience
Baseline knowledge of Sacramento and Central Valley histories, culture, and context
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The California Capital Valley team works collaboratively, and in partnership with our students, families, and community, to advance systems change across the California Capital Valley. We are deeply grounded in place and embrace change, ambiguity, challenge, and courage as we do our work.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier B: $118,700 - $158,700
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
About Teach For America
Teach For America (TFA) is a selective leadership development program that’s committed to achieving educational equity in the U.S. We work in partnership with 51 communities across America to achieve the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. With TFA, you can redefine the possibilities for students while growing immeasurably as a leader.
We’re currently looking for outstanding and diverse leaders to become TFA “corps members.” As a corps member, you’ll commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where you’ll be employed by a local school and work full-time as a teacher in a pre-K through 12th grade class.
Being a corps member is just the start of a lifetime of impact, leadership, and advocacy. After two years, you will become an alumnus of TFA. You may choose to continue working in education, whether as a classroom teacher or in school leadership. Inspired by your students, you may decide to enter a different career in which you will continue advocating for equity. Our alumni go on to become attorneys, CEOs, small business owners, doctors, and countless other professions. No matter what path you choose after the corps, you will be continuously supported by the large, diverse TFA alumni network, with more than 56,000 leaders.
Education influences everything, from income to healthcare to our environment. As a corps member, you’ll be able to apply the skills and experience you gain in the classroom toward creating a more equitable nation for generations to come. Submit your application to join our movement today.