Year Up United seeks to hire a Director of External Relations who will be responsible for managing key projects and processes related to Year Up United’s Boards, Industry Councils, and Market Advisory Councils. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this individual will be asked drive holistic engagement of Board and Council members by preparing materials, communicating to both external and internal stakeholders, and ensuring timely follow-ups and project plans related to commitments or decisions with a special focus on revenue-generating activities in partnership with fundraising and external engagement teams towards measurable outcomes.
This role will be accountable for ensuring stronger engagement from Councils & Board, faster action from Board and Council members on revenue-generating activities, expanded group membership, and increased revenue impact.
The Director of External Relations will possess a strong attention to detail, comfort speaking to and working with external stakeholders, deep project management experience, and a desire to work on a dynamic and fast-paced team that interfaces across Year Up United’s business units. This person must have a sophisticated communication style and excel in managing up and through influence. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: Plan and execute communicationsto Board and Council members in alignment with organizational and role-specific priorities **QUALIFICATIONS:** 7+ years in a role requiring high-level communications, executive briefings, or external eventsAbility to craft and deliver on project plans in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and toward revenue outcomesSophisticated interpersonal and people influence skills, including strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong PowerPoint skills to visualize complex information and draw connections across various streams of internal or external work or dataAbility to conceptualize, plan, and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously* Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.* Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.* Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.* Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship.
Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity:
Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This role will be accountable for ensuring stronger engagement from Councils & Board, faster action from Board and Council members on revenue-generating activities, expanded group membership, and increased revenue impact.
The Director of External Relations will possess a strong attention to detail, comfort speaking to and working with external stakeholders, deep project management experience, and a desire to work on a dynamic and fast-paced team that interfaces across Year Up United’s business units. This person must have a sophisticated communication style and excel in managing up and through influence. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: Plan and execute communicationsto Board and Council members in alignment with organizational and role-specific priorities **QUALIFICATIONS:** 7+ years in a role requiring high-level communications, executive briefings, or external eventsAbility to craft and deliver on project plans in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and toward revenue outcomesSophisticated interpersonal and people influence skills, including strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong PowerPoint skills to visualize complex information and draw connections across various streams of internal or external work or dataAbility to conceptualize, plan, and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously* Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.* Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.* Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.* Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship.
Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity:
Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr