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Job DetailsJob LocationReading Partners National - Oakland, CARemote TypeFully RemotePosition TypeFull-TimeSalary Range$170,723.00 - $200,850.00 Salary/yearJob CategoryInnovation & PartnershipsDescriptionReading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that works. Join our stellar team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about Reading Partners.The high level:As a key member of Reading Partners' leadership team, the Vice President of Partnerships and Growth (VPSPG) will initially report directly to the CEO but will eventually report to the incoming Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and play a critical role in the overall scale of our organization. During this critical moment in our country's educational landscape, Reading Partners is anchoring itself as part of educational equity solution and broadening our focus from local direct service, focused solely on 1:1 tutoring, to a leader in the literacy landscape, by partnering with national organizations and communities to exponentially serve more students that support students and serve as an ambassador for Reading Partners' REDI work. The VPSPG will lead the charge around our growth and partnerships at a national level for our training and technical assistance model, Reading Partners Partnerships model by leading business development and forging partnerships with national partners to support students through tutoring and additional ways outside of tutoring. The role will act as the face of this work and use our strategic plan to build out our scale working across the broader organization to advance initiatives and various dimensions of Reading Partners' mission. They will build out a team of direct reports over a one to three-year period who will support these strategies.The VPSPG is a leader, strategist, and implementer with an entrepreneurial mindset. You lead and advance work through engagement, partnership, and consensus-building. You will manage a team of 2-3 people who are focused on growing our partnership work in specific markets. Location: This position is remote but requires candidates to reside within one of Reading Partners' markets. Reading Partners markets include Baltimore, MD, Denver, CO, Charleston, SC, Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, North Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth), San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA, Twin Cities, MN, Tulsa, OK, and Washington, D.C.What you'll do:Strengthen and grow partnerships - 60%Develop comprehensive outreach plans to strengthen the partnerships pipeline.Scale the partnership department by hiring staff to support business development. Identify new partnership opportunities for growth and scale while maintaining and growing existing partnerships.Build capacity, delivery, and systems partners.Take a consultative approach to build partnerships, recognizing the nuance of needs and differentiation to combat root causes of educational inequity. Partner with the CGO and the Vice President of National Philanthropy (VPNP) on fundraising and development strategies and proposals to support this work broadly.Partner with the Vice President of National Programs to assess partner readiness and support start-up preparation during the recruitment process. Work closely with the National Program team as new partners transition to the implementation phase.Collaborate with national departments to strengthen processes and infrastructure to scale partnership work (10%).Build the best practices for seeking new partners and engaging partners in long-term relationships. (10%).Build Reading Partners Brand as a literacy industry expert - 15%Facilitate opportunities to build the Reading Partners brand as an industry-trusted thought leader by participating in relevant conferences and networking events.In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team at Reading Partners, develop an online presence for the innovations and partnerships work on our website via marketing strategies and campaigns.Develop external-facing collateral for partnership work.Manage and Lead a growing team - 25%Manage and support the Managing Director of Newark who will lead the scale and launch of programming in the Newark, NJ market.Support and hire additional partnerships team members to support the growth of partnerships.How you'll do it:CollaborateThe VPSPG will be responsible for bringing people together, working across functions to advance our plans to scale. They will engage others to co-construct ideas and solutions, partnering in a way that honors the needs of others, their identities, and solutions. They will be adept at strategizing with key stakeholders across fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities to holistically support partnership work. Leaders who collaborate understand that we are best positioned to move the organization's mission forward while moving together.InspireThe VPSPG will act as a catalyst to move individuals and teams toward goals by living out the organization's mission, vision, and values with every opportunity (internally and with external stakeholders). They have integrity and hold to their values. Through their actions, they set the tone, connect others to their ‘why', and create a context where others are motivated to achieve their goals for scale and innovation.DeliverThey will lead with clarity, direction, and accountability for goals and outcomes for partnership and innovation. They will think critically about challenges, value good processes as a path to progress, and take action in a way that balances short-term results with long-term organizational health. They pursue excellence, not perfection, and achieve results in our strategic plan.What we offer:Reading Partners' compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract, motivate, engage, and retain top talent to propel our mission forward. We aim to set salaries based on objective, external, high-quality market data. Our salaries are adjusted for candidates in different geographic regions. We do our very best to ensure that we're bringing our best offer - therefore we do not engage in salary negotiations.This is a full-time, exempt, and salaried position. The pay range for this position is $170,723 - $200,850 per year and is contingent on geographic location. After applying, candidates who move forward in the hiring process are provided with the salary for their geographical location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and currently a 403(b) match option.Professional development reimbursement fund up to $1,000 per year.Unlimited or Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits for regular employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per weekWe offer an exciting and dynamic culture, and we commit to investing in and supporting our amazing people to grow their careers with us.The other things you need to know:Travel: The VPSPG will regularly throughout the United States up to 25%. This position will also involve occasional travel to Reading Partners' National Headquarters in Oakland, CA. What's Next?If you're interested in joining our Reading Partners team, please submit the following application materials to our online job posting:A cover letter describing your interest in Reading Partners and how your past experience has prepared you for this role. ResumeQualificationsAbout you!You'll be successful in this role if you:This position is remote but requires candidates to reside within one of Reading Partners' regions. Reading Partners regions include Baltimore, MD, Denver, CO, Charleston, SC, Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, North Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth), San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA, Twin Cities, MN, Tulsa, OK, and Washington, D.C.10+ years of experience in business or partnership development, within the education sector.Executive Leadership experience in a large-scale non-profit organization or company is a must-have.Managerial experience leading and scaling small-to-mid-sized teams.Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.Comfort with being in a founding role or experience leading a start-up team.Experience using performance data to analyze trends, and create performance plans for business development and sales.Experience with large-scale fundraising, revenue generation, or sales in the six to seven-figure range.Track record of building successful national and regional partnerships.Able to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support strategies and operations for initiatives.Degree in business administration, marketing, sales, or a relevant field.Demonstrate a commitment to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your leadership.Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values.Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.