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Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, The Knowledge Houses Managing Director (MD), leads and grows program impact, site operations, fundraising and strategic partnerships with other functional, regional, and national leaders.

As Managing Director Atlanta, you are TKHs regional leadersetting the local vision, goals, and success metrics as aligned with the national organization. You are charged with scaling our reach, deepening our partnerships, and elevating outcomes for students, alumni, and stakeholders. Youll drive fundraising and revenue, represent TKH to our most important partners, and steward a high-performing team devoted to equity and innovation. Youll inspire others, roll up your sleeves, and directly shape how our mission changes lives and landscapes in the region.

The Managing Director serves as the primary revenue driver for the Atlanta region, and primary contact for institutional and individual donors, partners, including community colleges, corporations, learning communities, etc. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, securing philanthropic and earned revenue; establishing and managing school, corporate, and other public and private partnerships; ensuring the ongoing quality and fidelity of The Knowledge House programs, partnerships and culture; and ultimately growing the organization in the Atlanta areas.

The Managing Director collaborates closely with the CEO and the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer to ensure compliance and delivery of TKH programs and services in accordance with national program design, curriculum, SOPs, systems, and processes. Additionally, the Managing Director is a member of The Knowledge Houses Leadership Team, which supports the organization by developing the growth strategy and operational plan. As a member of this team, the Managing Director strengthens the connection between The Knowledge Houses national goals and the local work in Atlanta.

The Managing Director will interact with students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships (50%)

Program & Employer Partnership Leadership (35%)

Team & Organizational Leadership (15%)

Qualifications

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Compensation and Benefits

Hybrid Work at TKH

All full-time staff are expected to come into a TKH office or the field (community and industry events, including conferences or travel for work) 1-2 days per week, and the Leadership Team will be encouraged to come into a TKH office at least two times per week. There will be one consistent team day a week that will vary by team. Please note that there are some roles that may require being on-site more based on the job responsibilities.

In addition to the 1 team day, there will be weeks when the expectation is 2 days/week based on required meetings. These may include all staff meetings, department stepbacks, professional development, retreats, events, or other purposeful reasons, as requested by your supervisor or team lead. Managing Directors will also need to be on site at events, which might be held on evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

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