Strategic Planning– 20%

• Develop and implement a Strategic Community Partnerships Plan with clear goals, strategies, and tactics to enhance recruitment for City Year Philadelphia.

• Identify and evaluate local organizations and Champions (youth-focused groups, high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations) to strengthen the SSCprospect pipeline.

• Tailor engagement strategies for each target group (high schools, community colleges, CBOs, alumni).

• Select and plan to attend events that offer the highest return on investment.

Local Outreach – In-Person Events at High Schools, Community Colleges & Community Based Organizations – 35%

• Engage directly with SSC prospects and Champions (school counselors, faculty and staff) through in-person outreach

• Execute strategies by attending events, career fairs, and visiting schools and campuses to boost City Year's visibility and interaction with Champions and prospects.

• Host workshops, presentations, and professional development sessions to introduce prospects to City Year and build brand awareness.

• Facilitate opportunities for prospects to engage with City Year.

• Enhance local recruitment through consistent social media systems, in partnership with the site’sCommunicationsteam.

Partnership Development & Champion Cultivation –20%

• Forge strong relationships with local high school teachers and staff, youth organizations, community college faculty and staff, and the Site’s AmeriCorps Alumni base through consistent check-ins and support at events.

• Collaborate with youth-facing alumni to cultivate Champions and expand partnerships.

• Enhance candidate sourcing from the School District of Philadelphia by partnering with site staff and counselors.

Collaboration with Internal Key Partners – 10%

• Work closely with the regional Corps Talent Acquisition team to deliver a comprehensive recruitment experience.

• Collaborate with national Community Partnerships Management and Marketing/Communications (MarComm) teams to communicate City Year’s impact.

• Coordinate with the site’s Impact team, Comms Point, and Alumni Point to engage prospects and Champions.

• Utilize site staff to access Champions and support high-traffic events.

• Gain insights from current SSCs to effectively communicate their experiences to prospects. 

Data & Logistics –10%

• Track weekly progress towards candidate targets and adjust strategies to stay on track.

• Manage social media logistics in collaboration with Comms.

• Utilize marketing tools to promote your site.

• Ensure operational excellence in event execution and partner engagement. 

Organizational Initiatives & Site Support – 5%

• Work with the Development team to understand partnership priorities and goals, and support shared strategies to meet the overall team's needs

• Collaborate with other site departments, City Year Headquarters’ Corps Talent Acquistionteam, and other City Year sites on a frequent basis

• Participate in site and network-wide meetings and calls, providing insight, feedback, and collective problem solving

• Support and attend all major site events, including fundraisers, service days, training, and other initiatives

• Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site

• Partner with CYP’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the SSC applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees

Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences:

• 3 years of relevant experience in recruitment,relationship cultivation, and/or partner engagement with proven success in delivering measurable results

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 additional years of experience

• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences (verbal, written, presentation)

• Strong project and time management; adept at prioritizing and meeting deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams, including those outside direct authority

• Flexible to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

• Commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE) in the workplace

• Proficient in CRMtools like Salesforce; growth mindset for system improvement

• Thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

• Capable of managing multiple candidates and partnerships at various development stages

• Deeply rooted in the local community, focused on sustainable partnerships

Attitude Essentials:

• Passionate about education, youth development, and recruiting a diverse corps of Student Success Coaches

• Energized by collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders committed to educational equity and social justice

• Enjoys engaging with new people

• Strong commitment to teamwork

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through

• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment

• Strategic thinker with consistent day-to-day implementation