PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Job at Dream Opportunity, Chicago, IL

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  • Dream Opportunity
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

SCHOOL CLIENT MANAGER (NATIONAL / USA)

About The Dream Opportunity: 

The Dream Opportunity is not just a job, it is a purpose. 

Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income students about how to obtain corporate and high-income careers. We partner with large companies where students learn about careers they may not have known existed, participate in professional development workshops with corporate employees, and also obtain access to internships/entry-level jobs.

The companies we are currently in partnership with are J.P. Morgan Chase, Amazon, Blackstone, AT&T, Kellogg's, Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN, HBO, Cartoon Network, DC Comics), Yahoo, Ernst & Young, Informa, Paramount (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon), Versace and more!

This job listing is for a role in The Dream Opportunity’s Global Schools Department, where you will work with schools all around the world to introduce our program to their students and school districts. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in school/client management
  • Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining excellent client relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • A proven track record of hitting and/or over delivering on targets
  • Past experience working with educators or corporate clients is a plus
  • Master’s degree or higher
  • Proven track record in fundraising (schools, districts, or federal funding)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisition: 

  • Establish connections with new schools. Meet with school administrators to introduce them to what our organization does. (We provide training on how to do this)

Development: 

  • Work with school administration and faculty to introduce our professional development workshops to their schools and pair our corporate partners with their schools/students’ needs/interests

Retention:

  • Implement strong retention strategies to create long-term school partnerships and integrate our programs into the school curriculum.

Funding:

  • Support the team in identifying and applying for relevant funding streams through partnerships with school districts and state agencies. This includes learning how to align our programming with existing funding such as Perkins V grants, Career and Technical Education (CTE) funds, Title I, work-based learning (WBL) initiatives and more. 
  • Assist with collaborating with school staff to help integrate our program into district-supported budgets and state-funded programs.

Benefits

  • 12 paid federal holidays off
  • 13 paid time off (PTO) days in addition to holidays
  • Parental, Bereavement, and Medical Leave: Paid leave policies are available for new parents, bereavement, and medical needs. Details are outlined in your offer letter.
  • Remote Work Options: Flexible remote work opportunities based on role and performance. Participation in local and global in-person events may be required.
  • Travel Opportunities: Selected staff may travel nationally and internationally to lead events and meetings, making a global impact.

NOTE

  • Extensive training will be provided to help staff carry out all listed responsibilities and be successful in this role.
  • Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
  • Applicants must be available to work in Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST) business hours.
  • Please note that this position is open to U.S. citizens only.

Job Tags

Internship, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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