Director of Community Partnerships and Talent

Lead For America (LFA) is dedicated to providing place-based service opportunities to local individuals to help mission-driven organizations advance solutions that are informed by place and responsive to community. The American Connection Corps (ACC), launched by LFA in 2021, is an AmeriCorps service program focused on closing the digital divide in digitally disconnected communities.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a national portfolio of community-based host site partnerships.
• Develop and implement a place-based partnership strategy by analyzing current and recent cohorts to identify priority regions, technical sectors, and other considerations.
• Design place-based talent pipelines aligned with those partnerships for meaningful immediate-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes.
• Ensure strong alignment between community-defined needs and talent placement.
• Lead a team of Managers that deliver on impact and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, workforce development, higher education, economic development, public sector, community engagement, business development, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing strategic partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, employers, philanthropic organizations, or other mission-aligned stakeholders.
• Experience designing and implementing outreach, partnership development, or talent acquisition strategies that achieve measurable growth and impact.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including coaching managers and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills with the ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience using CRM and project management systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Workable, Asana, Airtable, or similar) to manage pipelines, relationships, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use insights to inform strategy, improve performance, and communicate results.
• Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from community organizations to executive leadership and funders.
• Experience working across multiple departments and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to Lead For America’s mission and a passion for strengthening communities through place-based leadership and locally rooted talent.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits: The salary range is variable depending on role and experience, with opportunities for promotion and salary growth over time.