MATHCOUNTS, the nation’s premier nonprofit dedicated to middle school mathematics, is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to help us deliver on our vital mission of inspiring excellence, confidence and curiosity in US middle school students through fun and challenging math programs. Our team is growing—you can be a part of our expansion as we serve even more students!
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a skilled fundraiser and communicator who will carry out a variety of duties to help us make the case for funding MATHCOUNTS to current and prospective corporate sponsors and major donors. A background in STEM is not required, but a desire to improve attitudes about math for middle school students is essential.
Responsibilities include:
The Director of Strategic Partnerships has 2 primary goals: (1) to maintain or expand annual funding from 10-15 existing sponsors, and (2) to diversify funding streams by cultivating new partnerships and creating new funding opportunities that resonate with prospective sponsors. Activities include but are not limited to:
Local travel may be required to meet with sponsor contacts. Travel outside the DC-MD-VA area may be required (up to 4 times during the year) for events or major meetings, including the 5-day National Competition event, which takes place each May.
Candidate must possess:
Ideal candidate will possess:
MATHCOUNTS, the nation’s premier nonprofit dedicated to middle school mathematics, is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to help us deliver on our vital mission of inspiring excellence, confidence and curiosity in US middle school students through fun and challenging math programs. Our team is growing—you can be a part of our expansion as we serve even more students!
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a skilled fundraiser and communicator who will carry out a variety of duties to help us make the case for funding MATHCOUNTS to current and prospective corporate sponsors and major donors. A background in STEM is not required, but a desire to improve attitudes about math for middle school students is essential.
Responsibilities include:
The Director of Strategic Partnerships has 2 primary goals: (1) to maintain or expand annual funding from 10-15 existing sponsors, and (2) to diversify funding streams by cultivating new partnerships and…
This position is a hybrid position, with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work per week at our headquarters (with some flexibility on which days). Our office is located in Old Town, Alexandria, just a 5-minute walk from the King Street metro station, and close to multiple bus routes, including the Old Town Circulator and Metroway. MATHCOUNTS offers an excellent benefits package that includes immediate 401K and health/dental insurance, plus generous paid time off and subsidized transportation costs for in-office days. It also offers a fun, laid-back work environment with casual attire.
This position is a hybrid position, with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work per week at our headquarters (with some flexibility on which days). Our office is located in Old Town, Alexandria, just a 5-minute walk from the King Street metro station, and close to multiple bus routes, including the Old Town Circulator and Metroway. MATHCOUNTS offers an excellent benefits package that includes immediate 401K and health/dental insurance, plus generous paid time off and subsidized transportation costs for in-office days. It also offers a fun, laid-back work environment with casual attire.
Please email a resume AND cover letter to careers@mathcounts.org and put “Director of Strategic Partnerships” in the email subject line.
Please email a resume AND cover letter to careers@mathcounts.org and put “Director of Strategic Partnerships” in the email subject line.