Director, Alumni & Partnerships

Denver, CO

Full Time

Mid Level

Moonshot edVentures - Director, Alumni & Partnerships

Position Title: Director, Alumni & Partnerships

Location: Metro Denver; Expected 2-3 days/week in-person at the Moonshot Coworking Space

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

Moonshot edVentures seeks a Director, Alumni & Partnerships, to execute our alumni network strategy. Success in this role looks like leading the organization to reach our intended impact of increasing the number of equity-driven BIPOC and historically marginalized leaders sustained in positions of influence in youth-serving spaces in Colorado.

The ideal candidate is/has…

An influencer with strong relationship-building skills able to influence others to take action/
High capacity with the ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple, multifaceted workstreams.
A highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable project manager with consistent follow-through.
A “go-getter” who is passionate about learning and growing, is proactive, and takes initiative, both in action and communication.
A strong foundational understanding and lens of equity, inclusion, and disrupting systems of oppression.

This person will be managed by the Managing Director, Schools & Programs, and will sit on the Program team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

[70%] Execute the alumni network strategy in pursuit of our key goals in retention, leadership advancement, and community engagement

Design, facilitate, and manage programming focused on alumni needs around leadership, career, and skill development (e.g., workshops, fireside chats, group coaching, affinity groups, retreats).
Build and sustain organizational partnerships to support alumni with collaboration and organizational and career advancement.
Maintain a data and evaluation system to track alumni advancement, venture growth, and continuous improvement for existing ventures, including setting and tracking key goals and impact indicators, investing and managing team engagement, and reporting out metrics and stories.
Manage and maintain the suite of alumni services, which may include but is not limited to the following:
- Redesign and manage small grant programs to support alumni's professional and personal growth and wellness
- Draft and manage communication amongst the network (alumni newsletter)
- Conduct outreach and leverage data for and from a yearly alumni survey
Respond to 1:1 alumni requests as needed, ensuring that every alumni receives at least 2 meaningful touchpoints per year with the Moonshot team.
Facilitate and support Fellows to and through their transition from active programming to alumnihood, including building strong relationships throughout their fellowship experience.

[20%] Establish and strengthen community partnerships, both organizationally and individually, in support of Moonshot’s overall goals and priorities:

Manage and conduct external outreach and 1:1 recruitment for the Moonshot Innovation Space fellowship in collaboration with the Moonshot team.
Design and facilitate community programming in collaboration with the Office Manager in the coworking space (The Station) to attract potential tenants, raise alumni visibility, and facilitate partnerships.
Serve as a representative and thought leader for Moonshot locally and nationally through meetings, conferences, and events.
Support and collaborate with the team on alumni engagement and outreach as needed for other organizational strategies (e.g., funder visit, workshop panel, selection committee).

[10%] Team-wide Responsibilities

Attend weekly team meetings and manager check-ins, quarterly stepbacks, and an annual retreat; complete team-wide responsibilities and asks as needed (e.g. providing input for strategic planning, supporting an annual event).
Work to achieve meaningful outcomes, contribute to building a strong team and culture, and commit to own learning + development aligned to Moonshot Core Values.
Serve as an ethical and responsible organizational steward of Moonshot both internally and externally.

TIME STATUS

Full-time

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Fair Wages: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - 90,000.
Excellent Benefits: We offer unlimited paid time off, 27 holidays, a 401k matching plan, short and long-term disability, medical and dental coverage (90% employee & 60% dependents), and a yearly wellness fund.

Commitment to Staff Learning and Development: We believe people are our most precious resource and dedicate time, resources, and capacity towards the learning and development of each staff member. Managers undergo continuous training to grow their coaching and management practices. Each staff has a yearly allocation of Professional Development Funds and works with their manager to identify yearly learning goals and PD opportunities to support them in their role. We also engage in ongoing full-team professional development.

Work that has a real impact: By working at Moonshot, each staff plays a role in building a robust, diverse education ecosystem and supporting BIPOC and historically marginalized leaders in actualizing their dreams. Our mission drives our work and is what brings people to our team.
Flexible work culture: Our team typically works a hybrid combination of in-person at the Moonshot office and remote from Metro Denver.

EEO STATEMENT

Moonshot edVentures is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state, and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

OUR TIMELINE

In the spirit of transparency and to support the job search process for candidates, please find our hiring timeline below. As with all hiring timelines, this is subject to change, at which point we will update all candidates in the pipeline accordingly.

November 4, 2024 - January 2, 2025: Application open
December 2, 2024 - January 9, 2025: First Round Interviews
January 11, 2025 - January 14, 2025: Performance Task (Semi-Finalist Round)
Thursday, January 23, 2025 & Friday, January 24, 2025: Final Interviews (~3 hours)
By January 31, 2025: Offer out
Early-Mid February: Ideal Start Date (flexible depending on candidate)

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