Spec.Partnerships Impact and Engagement

Job Code:1303032
Job Family/Function:13 – Exempt Administrative Professionals\Administrative 
FLSA:Exempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Salaried 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH012-S 
Duration (days/year):260 
Locations(s):Support Hub 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Partnerships, Impact, and Engagement Specialist will identify and align resources and partnerships in support of the Office of Family & Community Partnership initiatives. This role focuses on fostering relationships with both internal and external community stakeholders, including partners and donors, to support the success of MNPS students, staff, and families. Responsibilities also include assisting MNPS departments and Support Hub teams to connect partner opportunities and resources to schools and families. 

What you will do

• Establish, organize, and nurture relationships with community-based organizations, government entities, corporations, foundations, and higher education institutions to strategically and equitably align partners, resources, opportunities, and schools, across all Office of Family and Community Partnership initiatives.
• Leverages a partner management system for tracking and analyzing data, facilitating informed and equitable decision-making, assessing the impact of strategic collaborations, and identifying opportunities for new partnerships to meet the current needs of families and schools.
• Designs professional learning to inform internal teams of MNPS policies and procedures relevant to partner work. Thus, increasing staff knowledge of both existing and new partners, building their capacity to effectively attract, engage, and retain partners.
• Oversees recruitment and placement initiatives for career-based learning programs, directing marketing and engagement efforts to attract high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Engages with partners to gather insights into their resources and potential contributions, ensuring their offerings are aligned appropriately, and overseeing the distribution and tracking of donations and services.
• Support with organizing, designing, and facilitating events based on the interests, needs and requests from MNPS internal teams.
• Analyze survey data to enhance the quality of programs and services offered by partners. Create avenues for partners to provide feedback, contributing to student success and community well-being.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in community engagement and donor relations through ongoing research, attendance at events, and networking with peers.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Community Development, Public Administration, Communications, or related equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years related experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills,
• Time Management,
• Self-motivation,
• Responsibility,
• Communication,
• And Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.