Head of Partnerships

Design and lead processes for recruitment, selection, and onboarding of partner schools into DREAM’s programmatic cohort model;

Manage internal and external cross-functional coordination of all partnership operations and logistics;

Create and sustain clear processes for partnership agreements, ensuring excellent  operational partnerships with each partner school and school system (including but not limited to contracting, legal compliance, media releases, data privacy and security, technology, data security and sharing, licensing, and intellectual property agreements);

Coordinate with the Communications and Advancement Teams to promote the work, strengthen the DREAM AI brand, and support donor visits;

Work closely with the AI Advisory Board;

Establish metrics, monitor outcomes, and use data to assess impact, drive continuous improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.

Lead the planning, operations, and logistics for cohort-based learning including: 2-day Convenings, monthly cohort meetings, and ongoing site visits and intervisitations, that support partner schools;

Manage the logistics and operations for convenings and learning experiences serving NYC Department of Education audiences.

Manage, coach, and support 2 (or more) staff members including the Lead: Partnership and Learning and the Lead: Convening Operations, ensuring clarity of vision, priorities, roles, and accountability;

Collaborate with DREAM leadership and cross-functional teams;

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education, Business, or a related field preferred;

Minimum 8 years of experience in education, ed-tech, or nonprofits, including at least 4 years of experience directly managing a team, required;

Existing relationships with the NYC Department of Education and/or experience developing curriculum partnerships or products with the DOE, preferred;

Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional and large-scale initiatives involving multiple partnerships, disseminating programs across systems, and/or leading organizational business strategy;

Deep knowledge of relational influence, change management, and adult learning theory;

Ability to stay up-to-date on AI as it evolves and to use data to inform decisions and improvements;

Strong operational, organizational, and project-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail, superb follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;

Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity;

Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trusting relationships in a fast-paced environment;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Start-up mindset: demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility, creativity, and a solutions-oriented approach, ready to build something from the ground up;

Deep commitment to DREAM’s mission, values, and graduate vision, with a strong belief in the power of families as partners and leaders.