ROLE TITLE: Manager, Program and Partnerships

POSITION REPORTS TO: Hazen Faribanks, Managing Director, Strategy and Impact

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 4, 2026

LOCATION: Twin Cities, Minnesota

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Manager, Programs & Partnerships will play a vital role in advancing Teach For America Twin Cities’ vision to expand educational opportunity and impact across the region. This leader will contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of innovative programming and partnerships that support participants across the leadership continuum—from prospective applicants to matriculated program participants to Ignite Tutors, Corps Members, Alums, Fellows, and essential partners. Under the supervision and guidance of the Managing Director, Program Strategy and Impact, your responsibilities will include balancing program innovation with systems design, partnership cultivation, and internal and external collaboration to ensure strong outcomes for students, educators, key stakeholders and partners, the TFA Twin Cities Regional Team, and Board of Directors, and the broader TFA network in Minnesota, thereby contributing significantly to the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate for this role recognizes and values the essential nature of partnerships and programming excellence. You are highly organized and self-motivated with meticulous attention to detail, which will make a significant impact on program initiatives and projects. You understand how your role as a strategic thinker, skilled project manager, and relationship builder can be leveraged to ensure our participants and teams thrive in dynamic, collaborative, and ever-changing environments.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation (30%)

• Manage and refine program implementation with data-driven, inclusive practices and systems that track outcomes and inform regional strategy and support.

• Collaborate with the MD, Program Strategy, and Impact to iterate and test new program and partnership models that deepen participant impact and engagement.

• Execute and co-lead regional recruitment programming to advance the goals of Midwest Recruitment and ensure consistent storytelling and engagement around the Corps and Ignite experience.

• Partner with MDLD, MLD, and MD, Strategy & Impact to implement workstreams (confirmation, matriculation, onboarding, etc.) that strengthen CM development, retention, experience, and regional connectedness

• Develop strong connectivity to recent and new alumni to enhance regional outreach and engagement, talent cultivation, and program attendance and enrollment.

• Collaborate with MD, Program Strategy & Impact and MD, Alumni & External Affairs to execute key elements of the Fellowship program experience, driving strong recruitment, retention, engagement, and educator impact.

• Ensure assigned portfolio of external vendors, consultants, and/or partners deliver programming aligned with their scope of work and regional program continuum goals, priorities, and desired outcome.

Partnership Management & Systems Innovation (30%)

• Strengthen and sustain collaboration with schools, universities, and community organizations by managing an assigned partner portfolio to advance TFA Twin Cities’ mission and shared outcomes

• Develop and refine partnership management systems that streamline agreements, communications, collaboration, outcomes, and expense tracking, and identify and implement innovations to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and scalability of partnership work.

• Support MD, Program Strategy and Impact, and Executive Director with implementation of program and partnership strategy, expectations, and criteria for success to optimize internal and external partnerships

• Execute partnership initiatives, amplify impact stories, deepen partner engagement, and foster alignment across programming, operations, development, and communications.

• Plan engagements, build coalition tools, and implement systems to strengthen TFA’s impact with Building Innovative Pathways to Educational Careers Collaborative (BIPECC), Black Men Teach, and Breakthrough

• Manage the design and execution of regional partnership initiatives—such as shared learning networks, professional development collaborations, site visits, and community events.

• Engage and lead emerging projects aligned to TFA’s 2030 Goal, Annual Top Line Goals, and Twin Cities Regional goals and priorities.

Relationships Management & Stakeholder Engagement (30%)

• Build authentic relationships with prospects, corps members, Ignite Tutors, Fellows, alums, and partner leaders, to foster trust and alignment and manage stewardship for a portfolio of program participants and partners.

• Implement engagement strategies for Twin Cities Regional Board of Directors to continuously improve systems, communications, structures, and processes for board recruitment, onboarding, talent planning, and training, as well as effective board collaboration, governance, performance, and impact.

• Coordinate and execute of board and regional initiatives, managing collaboration, project plans, communications, and board engagement in program events.

• Serve as Board Administration and liaison to TFA enterprise partner teams while coordinating internal systems work and collaboration with key partners in development, finance, HR, and external affairs, and creating resources highlighting the regional team and board progress to goals.

• Develop and manage TFA Twin Cities youth and college interns, fellows, or temp/seasonal staff programs and processes, and, as needed, support, mentor, and coach participants.

• Act as a liaison for the MD, Program Strategy and Impact, Executive Director, and leadership team to build enduring relationships with key stakeholders through polished, professional, written communications with internals and external stakeholders (i.e., board members, donors, community partners, CMs, and alums).

• Collaborate with the MD, Program Strategy and Impact, ED, and regional and national teams to balance the ED’s time across key internal and external stakeholders, advancing organizational goals while fostering strong relationships and sustainable engagement.

Collective Organizational & Team Responsibilities (10%)

• Contribute to annual and multi-year planning cycles for regional programs (Recruitment, Confirmation, and Matriculation; Ignite, Corps Member (CM), and Fellowship Programming; and Alumni Initiatives) aligned with TFA 2030 Goal and TFA Twin Cities regional goals and priorities.

• Enhance organizational and regional capacity to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse, committed network of leaders working on behalf of students in the communities we serve.

• Participate and actively contribute to collective team meetings, retreats, working groups, strategic planning sessions, and community-centered learning.

• Mentor, train, and supervise interns, fellows, alums, and volunteers as they contribute to regional initiatives and develop into equity-minded leaders committed to education excellence.

• Support event planning, data collection, and reporting related to org-wide initiatives and funder deliverables

• Model TFA Twin Cities’ core values of leadership, continuous learning, and community commitment.

Teach For America emphasizes cross-functional collaboration. Our team members are adept at managing competing priorities, leading with grace, and promoting our core values and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Expect to engage in:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusiveness, and Belonging professional development experiences

• Corps member experiences, including Pre-Service, Practicum, and professional development

• Program selection activities for corps members and Ignite fellows

• Leadership development and team-building experiences

• Community event representation and engagement within our educational equity space

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Over the course of any week, the Manager, Program and Partnerships will spend time:

• Providing strategic program and partnership planning, implementation, and evaluation support to the Managing Director, Program Strategy and Impact

• Designing and executing regional programs and partnership engagements, as well as developing processes, systems, and/or tools to optimize program and partnership effectiveness and impact

• Serving as a program manager for key regional initiatives and special projects in pursuit of our 2030 goal

• Hosting virtual or in-person engagement with prospects for Ignite, Corps, and Fellowship Programs.

• Managing established regional team and board systems, routines and tools for tracking goals, priorities, and learning objectives to drive impact and support collaboration, communications, and engagement.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive details through completion

• Track tasks, deadlines, and schedules effectively, re-prioritizing as needs and context evolve

• Thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly while maintaining a long-term perspective

• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives and their support teams

• Effectively “manage up” to ensure alignment between leadership priorities, capacity, and time

• Demonstrate a strong customer service mindset and tailor communication to different audiences and perspectives

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

• Proactively identify challenges and present multiple, well-reasoned solutions, weighing trade-offs and implications

• Use professional judgment to determine when to act independently versus when to seek alignment or guidance

• Execute goals and priorities with accountability, leveraging leadership direction and independent expertise to achieve desired outcomes

BONUS (preferred qualifications)

• 2 years of prior work experience, preferably in education, youth development, program design, partnership management, or non-profit management

• Strong project management and strategic planning skills, with proven ability to execute complex initiatives

• Experience building partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups; excellent written and verbal communication skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Knowledge of the education and non-profit landscape in the community is required

• TFA alum or experience with similar leadership development programs preferred.

• Comfortable working in hybrid in-person and remote workplace environments

Work Demands

• Occasional weekend or evening work hours required

• Some travel (3-5 times per year) may be necessary to manage logistics for any in-person engagements

• Lift and transport 30 lbs access

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Teach For America’s mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize the nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. TFA-Twin Cities has a diverse coalition of staff members, corps members, alums, school partners, program participants, and community partners, all working to realize the potential of all Twin Cities students. At Teach for America - Twin Cities, we believe that our students and community are our greatest assets and resources, so it is critical to work collaboratively to address and disrupt educational inequity so that all children will have access to an excellent education.

In Minnesota, educational inequities are experienced early and often by our students of color, American Indian students, and students from low-income, linguistically diverse, indigenous, differently-abled, and immigrant backgrounds. While Minnesota is consistently ranked highly nationally for quality of life, there are significant racial and ethnic disparities in access to high-quality schools, grade-level academic proficiency, high school graduation, and postsecondary education. MN is essentially one of the worst states in the country for students of color and students from diverse low-income, linguistically diverse, indigenous, and immigrant backgrounds to live if they want to graduate from high school in four years. In the midst of these challenges, there is a growing number of Twin Cities educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and foundation, nonprofit, corporate, and school leaders intent on building innovative solutions to our state’s historic inequity. Among these leaders is a network of nearly 1000 Teach For America alumni and corps members providing all Twin Cities students with the education they deserve. We are determined and focused to work in deep partnership with the communities we serve to ensure that more students learn, lead, and thrive in Minnesota.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is determined by the employee's location and aligned with three tiers based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including education, training, experience, location, business needs, and market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the midpoint of the salary range, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary range for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Salary Range: $61,300 - $82,000

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