Director, Partnership Development, Public Systems jobs in United States
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Acelero Learning · 3 weeks ago

Director, Partnership Development, Public Systems

Shine Early Learning is seeking a seasoned Director of Partnership Development to expand and deepen public-sector partnerships with state, regional, and local government agencies. This role presents a rare opportunity to influence how public systems design, fund, and implement early childhood services by leading partnerships from early relationship development through procurement and contract execution.

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Responsibilities

Lead the origination, development, and closing of government partnerships with state, regional, and local agencies and school districts
Own the full public-sector partnership lifecycle from relationship-building and legislative alignment through procurement, contracting, and transition to implementation
Bring deep expertise in government decision-making and funding structures to expand Shine Early Learning’s national footprint

Qualification

Government partnershipsPublic-sector procurementProposal writingContracting experienceRelationship-buildingCollaboration skills

Required

A proven track record of closing deals with state, regional, or local government entities
Deep understanding of public-sector procurement, contracting, and legislative cycles
Strong relationship-building skills with senior government leaders and stakeholders
Exceptional writing ability to support proposals, grants, and procurement submissions
Experience navigating non-RFP pathways such as sole source or contract expansions
Comfort collaborating across finance, legal, and implementation teams
Willingness to travel regularly to support partnership development

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
HSA with up to $400 (individual) / $800 (family) in company contributions
FSAs for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
$500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
Wellness programs, EAP, and virtual health support
Pet Insurance, Legal Aid, and Employee Perks

Company

Acelero Learning

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Acelero Learning is a Harlem NY-based childhood education and family engagement services .

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4M
2022-10-04Private Equity
2015-05-21Debt Financing· $4M

Leadership Team

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Henry Wilde
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Lydia J. Carlis
Chief Learning & Impact Officer
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