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TEACH, Vice President, External Relations Jobs in United States at Jobgether
Title: TEACH, Vice President, External Relations
Company: Jobgether
Location: United States
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a TEACH, Vice President, External Relations in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role focused on driving the external growth strategy of a mission-driven organization addressing the national teacher shortage. The Vice President, External Relations will play a central role in building and sustaining high-value partnerships with State Education Agencies, policymakers, and funding partners. This position combines strategic business development, relationship management, and advocacy to expand impact across multiple U.S. states. The role requires a strong blend of public sector fluency, fundraising expertise, and stakeholder influence at the executive and governmental level. Operating in a remote-first environment, the leader will shape both new market entry and long-term funding stability. This is a high-visibility opportunity to directly influence organizational growth, reputation, and long-term sustainability while advancing educational equity nationwide.
Accountabilities
The Vice President, External Relations is responsible for leading the organization’s external growth, funding strategy, and high-level partnership development across public and private stakeholders. This includes driving expansion into new states, maintaining existing contracts, and elevating organizational visibility among key decision-makers.
- Lead business development efforts in new states (approx. 50%), including building pipelines, securing initial meetings, developing partnership strategies, and establishing systems to track legislative and budget opportunities.
- Strengthen organizational reputation and influence (approx. 10%) by increasing visibility among policymakers, advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders through conferences, speaking engagements, and strategic outreach.
- Oversee renewal and expansion of existing funding relationships (approx. 25%), ensuring contract continuity, managing retention strategy, and supporting efforts to maintain or increase legislated funding.
- Drive foundation fundraising efforts (approx. 15%) to secure grants supporting operations, special initiatives, and public-sector partnership development.
- Potentially oversee or coordinate external consultants such as lobbyists to support funding and policy strategy where needed.
- Build and maintain a structured system for tracking opportunities, renewals, and stakeholder engagement across all funding channels.
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in relationship-driven business development, public-sector engagement, and mission-aligned fundraising, combined with exceptional communication and strategic thinking skills.
- 3+ years of experience in partnership development, external relations, or fundraising within nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organizations.
- Proven ability to build and sustain high-level relationships with policymakers, education leaders, funders, and advocacy organizations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing persuasive materials such as grant proposals, reports, and strategic messaging.
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from foundations and/or managing revenue-generating partnerships is strongly preferred.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to manage reputation, influence stakeholders, and identify growth opportunities in complex systems.
- Deep commitment to educational equity and alignment with a mission focused on expanding access to the teaching profession.
- Cultural competence and the ability to engage thoughtfully in conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion across varied communities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $150,000-$170,000
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- Retirement plan with employer support
- Monthly home office stipend
- Annual professional development budget
- Fully remote work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission focused on education workforce development
How Jobgether Works
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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