Project Management Director jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Magnolia Project is a North-Bay non-profit organization that partners with schools/districts to build high impact Career Exploration and Apprenticeship Pathways that re-engage students in school, ignite their passions, and help them plan for their post high school Meaningful Next Phase, all embedded into the school day. Our students are the dreamers, doers, and decision-makers in their CTE experience. We believe that every student deserves access to compelling, relevant learning experiences so they are ready to pursue their Meaningful Next Phase upon high school graduation. In the 2024-2025 school year, we anticipate serving 400 students across 14 middle and high schools throughout the North Bay.

We are looking for a passionate, driven and competent Industry Partnerships Director to lead our work recruiting business mentors and partners throughout the North Bay. This position is designed for someone who has experience in, and is passionate about, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships and business development. The ideal candidate has experience in sales and marketing, is a strong oral and written communicator, and is a dynamic, assertive and confident public speaker, who is unafraid to get out into the community and build Magnolia Project’s brand.

Responsibilities of the Industry Partnerships Director

• Lead the Recruitment and Retention of Industry Partners to Host Students for Career Explorations, Apprenticeship Experiences and Meaningful Next Phase Programs
• Facilitate the vetting, background check, and mentor training process for all prospective mentors
• Build out comprehensive mentor training program using Magnolia Project’s online platform for mentors in the Career Exploration and Apprenticeship Program
• Recruit and train 300 new mentors across 3 counties for the 2024-2025 school year
• Serve as the direct point of contact for all prospective industry partners and businesses
• Manage Magnolia Project’s current database of 150 different business mentors throughout the North Bay, including relationships with these businesses and
• Build out partnerships with 15 different post-secondary programs (colleges, trade schools) and 15 different local employers as part of Magnolia Project’s Meaningful Next Phase secondary support program.

Business and Brand Development:

• Assist with business development and marketing of Magnolia Project’s Pathways Programs
• Develop marketing materials and campaigns to recruit new mentors throughout the North Bay to participate in Magnolia Project’s programs
• Write bi-weekly Industry Newsletter to industry partners throughout the community

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of volunteer recruitment, sales or marketing experience, preferably at a non-profit organization.
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Strong public speaking skills
• Intrinsically motivated self-starter
• Graphic design and art skills are preferred but not required
• B.A./B.S. in Marketing, Sales or Business Development is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be a strong oral and written communicator, must be able to provide writing samples to demonstrate their writing skills
• Must be comfortable recruiting volunteers, selling Magnolia Project’s program to
• Must feel comfortable with public speaking, volunteer recruitment, and being an ambassador of Magnolia Project to the community.
• A deep understanding of the Magnolia Project curriculum, platform and program model, and the purpose of our program within a student’s larger educational journey.
• Must be a detail oriented, self starter, who can adjust to the fast paced environment of an emerging non-profit organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95405