Talent Development & Partnerships Manager

Application Instructions

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the My Experience page in the Resume / CV field.

Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Number of Positions : 1

Work Location : 100% On-Site

Position Overview

Working under the direction of the Talent Development & Partnerships Director the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing City Year Jacksonvilles mission by leading AmeriCorps Member recruitment partnership cultivation and member development strategies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. This position combines relationship management strategic outreach and communications and talent development to ensure a strong AmeriCorps cohort and exceptional member experience.

The TDPM works collaboratively with the national City Year recruitment team local schools colleges employers and community organizations to build robust pipelines of future leaders committed to service. Throughout the service year the TDPM supports AmeriCorps member engagement professional growth and transition into meaningful post-service opportunities including education public service and private sector careers.

By bridging recruitment talent development and partnership functions this role strengthens City Year Jacksonvilles ability to attract develop and retain exceptional talentdirectly fueling the success of students schools and the greater Jacksonville community.

Job Description

Background

City Year Jacksonville is a leading education nonprofit and key partner to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) dedicated to ensuring that every studentregardless of backgroundhas access to learning opportunities and the support needed to thrive. Through the Whole School Whole Child model City Year Jacksonvilles teams of AmeriCorps members work full time in schools as student success coaches collaborating with teachers and administrators to enhance academic achievement interpersonal skills and school-wide culture.

Within this ecosystem the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager (TDPM) supports the People Operations and Strategy departments vision by strengthening the AmeriCorps member (ACM) lifecyclefrom recruitment to alumni engagement. The TDPM connects City Years mission to tangible workforce development outcomes by cultivating high-impact community partnerships enhancing recruitment pipelines and coordinating professional development initiatives that ensure AmeriCorps members thrive during and beyond their service year.

Position Overview : Talent Development & Partnerships Manager

Working under the direction of the Talent Development & Partnerships Director the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing City Year Jacksonvilles mission by leading AmeriCorps Member recruitment partnership cultivation and member development strategies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. This position combines relationship management strategic outreach and communications and talent development to ensure a strong AmeriCorps cohort and exceptional member experience.

The TDPM works collaboratively with the national City Year recruitment team local schools colleges employers and community organizations to build robust pipelines of future leaders committed to service. Throughout the service year the TDPM supports AmeriCorps member engagement professional growth and transition into meaningful post-service opportunities including education public service and private sector careers.

By bridging recruitment talent development and partnership functions this role strengthens City Year Jacksonvilles ability to attract develop and retain exceptional talentdirectly fueling the success of students schools and the greater Jacksonville community.

Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Outreach

Execute the recruitment strategy by cultivating and sustaining partnerships with schools universities community organizations and youth-serving agencies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.

Identify and engage new community champions to promote City Year service opportunities and build a strong ACM pipeline.

Represent City Year at career fairs school events and in-person or virtual community gatherings to elevate brand visibility.

Collaborate with City Year Head Quarters Talent Acquisition to align local efforts with national recruitment strategies.

Track engagement and partnership metrics through TargetX PowerBI and local tracking systems.

Develop and distribute quarterly community newsletters and surveys to maintain partner relationships and gather feedback.

Partner with the Development team to create localized marketing materials and social media content to boost awareness and lead generation.

Confirmed AmeriCorps Member (CACM) Engagement

Execute the engagement and onboarding strategies for Confirmed AmeriCorps Members in collaboration with the National Onboarding Counselor.

Manage the pre-service experience including communication onboarding checklists and registration day logistics.

Plan and execute welcome events background checks and registration sessions to ensure a smooth transition into service.

Monitor CACM data to identify trends report progress and inform recruitment focus areas.

Partner with the Operations team to ensure all new ACMs are ready for service and feel welcomed into the CYJax community.

AmeriCorps Member Leadership & Development

Facilitate and support monthly professional development and leadership growth for current AmeriCorps Members through workshops learning days and LACY (Leadership After City Year) programming.

Conduct one-on-one LACY chats twice per year to help ACMs explore post-service goals and pathways.

Collaborate with the Talent Development & Partnerships Director to coordinate external facilitators and career pathway partners.

Lead and manage the Returning AmeriCorps Member (RACM) recruitment process (this may include ACM interviews scheduling and candidate tracking).

Ideal Candidate Qualities :

Mission-driven and passionate about national service education and youth empowerment.

Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic fast-paced environments.

Creative proactive and resourceful in solving problems and generating new ideas.

Skilled in using social media campaign development and storytelling to drive engagement.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Experience :

Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Education Nonprofit Management or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in partnership development recruitment marketing or community engagement (nonprofit or education sector preferred).

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects prioritize deadlines execute and deliver results.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and facilitation experience.

Proficiency with data and digital tools such as Microsoft Office Suite PowerBI SharePoint and Canva CRM systems (TargetX or Salesforce preferred).

Availability to attend evening and weekend events as needed.

Application Instructions :

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the My Experience page in the Resume / CV field.

Active City Year Corps or Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation sick days and organization may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently City Year offers medical dental vision life accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan more information click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will.

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Illustration,Defence,HVAC,AJAX,Drafting,Customer Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1