Director, Regional External Affairs

About the role

Per Scholas seeks a Director of External Affairs to be part of the Per Scholas New York and New Jersey markets. You will hold key responsibilities to cultivate a strong network of partners that will advance our mission and accelerate our growth in New York and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Create effective communication channels between partners and proactively escalate and address any issues that may occur.
• Support the Executive Director, Managing Directors, and Development teams on external engagements and help cultivate and secure thought leadership opportunities.
• Research and monitor government activities that could affect the organization's business and clients.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, build and maintain professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
• Collaborate with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment & Admissions, and Development teams to ensure proper coordination of partnerships.
• Effectively leverage existing events of engagement of partners and key stakeholders.
• Implement a partnership management framework to manage and maintain relationships with philanthropic, government, and community partners.
• Supervise Senior Manager, Corporate Engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the technology, advocacy, and/or workforce sector in New York and New Jersey
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into the details
• Relationship building and partnership management skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong project management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and convert them into partnerships
• Experience utilizing Salesforce and analyzing data

Qualifications

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
• You are open to and accepting of feedback, coaching, and growth
• You are a data-driven, results-oriented, and forward-looking catalyst for social change
• You have a collaborative and flexible work style; you’re excited to work both cross-functionally with other departments and independently
• You are tech-savvy and learn quickly
• You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• You are strong at managing your time and can balance multiple projects and tasks.
• You stand behind our purpose, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying careers and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

Skills

• Excellent communication and project management skills

Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Pay

The salary for this role is $85,000. The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including the candidate's geographic location and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This role is currently hybrid, with NYC 80%, Buffalo 10%, and Newark 10%. However, the schedule may vary based on the candidate's preference and availability.