TEACH, Vice President, External Relations

Accountabilities

• Develop partnerships, secure funding, and increase organizational visibility among key stakeholders.
• Build and execute business development strategies to expand partnerships with new state education agencies and increase organizational reach.
• Identify opportunities, initiate relationships, and secure long-term contracts with prospective partners.
• Create systems and processes to support effective business development operations and opportunity tracking.
• Maintain and renew existing contracts and funding relationships with internal leadership teams.
• Secure continued financial support through government funding, philanthropic partnerships, and other revenue sources.
• Manage foundation fundraising efforts, including grant proposals, reporting, and relationship cultivation.
• Create and manage external communications that advance organizational goals.

Requirements

• Experience driving business development, fundraising, and strategic partnerships within education, nonprofit, government, or related sectors.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate a compelling mission to government, nonprofit, and education leaders.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire action and clearly articulate mission, strategy, and impact.
• Demonstrated success in strategic fundraising, including securing support from foundations and institutional funders.
• Strong writing and editing abilities, particularly for grant proposals, reports, strategic documents, and persuasive communications.
• Experience managing external partnerships and representing organizations with credibility and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and build scalable systems.
• Understanding of government contracting processes, state budget cycles, or legislative funding mechanisms preferred.
• Experience working with lobbyists, policy advocates, or government relations initiatives is preferred.
• Commitment to advancing equitable access to career opportunities and supporting diverse communities.
• Culturally competent leader with the ability to engage thoughtfully across different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.
• Ability to operate independently, manage priorities, and succeed in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Retailer benefits.
• A monthly home office stipend.
• An annual professional development fund.
• Opportunity to lead a critical growth function within a mission-driven organization.
• A collaborative culture centered on impact, learning, growth, and employee support.