About Communities In Schools:

Communities In Schools (CIS) matches at-risk students with the specific resources they need to beat the odds and stay in school.  We have been perfecting this work for four decades.  In 2018, we are a beacon of hope in the lives of 1.56 million students in 2,300 K-12 schools.  CIS works inside school systems with superintendents, principals, educators, and other personnel, to forge community partnerships that bring resources into schools and help remove barriers to student learning.  CIS addresses the whole student—physical, psychological, and social needs—and the whole school environment.  In five years, we will be closer to a future in which every school district, national charter management organization and youth-serving community-based organization in high need communities will have access to resources that foster Integrated Student Supports inside schools. 

About the Role:

The Principal, Business Development leads responsibilities associated with transforming the public education experience for vulnerable students in new geographies across the U.S.  He/She will aim to expand CIS’ reach and deliver school and student impact by replicating the proven CIS model and test out new avenues for scale through licensure and external professional development.  He/She will expand the ways in which CIS works with school districts, charter management operators, and community-based organizations, enabling the organization to reach new markets and unmet needs of students in poverty, to influence educators and policymakers to see student supports as a “must-have” in public education while generating earned revenue for operations.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design, develop, pursue and execute strategies for business development in key markets across the U.S., with a priority focus on the Western Region.
• Lead partnership strategies with education and nonprofit leader associations that generate new business.
• Meet annual sales goals by managing external relationships and consultants to execute sales and expand CIS to new markets.
• Lead the Business Development Unit’s cross-functional work with other CIS units such as Advancement, Student Supports, Marketing & Branding, and Insights and Innovation to operationalize the business development strategy.

About You:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or Organizational Development with
• 8-10 years of experience in an educational institution or non-profit organization in the areas of administration.  Other required skills include but are not limited to: 
• Deep knowledge and experience with state and local education systems and charter management organizations, community-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of b2b sales cycles, strategies, and tactics; Experience with outside and inside sales.
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Proven strength in communication skills (written, verbal, and use of other technologies)
• Demonstrated strength and proven track record in project management
• Minimum travel up to 40% may be required including travel in the domestic United States with possible overnight stay(s).

What We Offer:

• Work that makes a difference – the opportunity to contribute to an important mission
• A culture recognized by the Non-Profit Times as the #1 Non-Profit Best Place to Work in the United States in 2018
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Commuter subsidy benefits

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.