Head of Partnerships, Innovation Team

The Head of Partnerships, Innovation Team will lead DREAM's partnerships with schools participating in DREAM's AI-focused programmatic cohort model. This leader will manage the Innovation Partnerships Team, building the systems, relationships, and operational infrastructure required to recruit and support partner schools, deliver high-quality cohort experiences, and organize the legal, data, technology, communications, and convening needs of the work.

Responsibilities

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 contracting, legal compliance, media releases, data privacy and security, technology, data 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; 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; Collaborate with DREAM leadership and cross-functional teams; Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Minimum 8 years of experience working at the network level of a Charter Management Organization, an education consulting firm, or an ed-tech organization; Minimum 4 years of experience directly managing a team; Experience managing contracting processes with schools and providers, overseeing large budgets, and/or managing operations and logistics for large-scale events; 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

Nice to have

Advanced degree in Education, Business, or a related field; Existing relationships with the NYC Department of Education and/or experience developing curriculum partnerships or products with the DOE

Benefits

Flexible medical health plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children; Choice among a variety of medical plans; Dental and vision plans; Disability benefits; Life insurance; Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave; Flexible spending account options; Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit); Fitness and entertainment discounts; Employee assistance program (EAP); 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment; Access to a professional development fund; Referral bonuses; Approximately 48 days off throughout the year for full-time Network Support employees including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays; Annual performance-based salary increases