Senior Head of Partnerships - Education

Location: Hybrid role based out of the downtown Chicago office with required event travel. Current authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Base pay: $135,000–$190,000 annually. Target annual bonus: 20% of base salary.

Company

hirify.global is a fundraising app and technology company helping schools and youth organizations raise funds through personalized popcorn-based Pop-Up Stores, while supporting the hirify.global Kids Foundation.

What you will do

• Build and own the education growth plan, operating rhythm, partner prioritization, outreach strategy, and timing around the education buying calendar.
• Prospect, contract, renew, and grow partnerships with statewide PTAs, national education organizations, school leader associations, district networks, and other organizations influencing multiple schools.
• Own the Donate Joy program, including seeding, outreach personas, messaging, follow-up, and conversion strategy.
• Analyze education events and conferences, set lead-generation goals, attend priority events, and build relationships with influential decision makers.
• Work directly with top organizers alongside Customer Success, report on education market trends and competitors, and represent hirify.global through speaking, social media, podcasts, and customer stories.
• Direct and coach the Market Development Manager and collaborate with Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success.

Requirements

• 7+ years working in or with the education ecosystem, including schools, districts, or national or statewide education organizations.
• A deep, established national education network built in a national organization or statewide PTA, extending beyond one school or district.
• Working knowledge of how schools and education organizations are governed, funded, and organized, including their buying timelines.
• Proven ability to build and close partnerships with organizations, not only individual customers.
• Strong communication skills and credibility with school leaders, conference audiences, and PTA members.
• Ability to own a plan and be measured on results.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Former teaching experience.
• Experience in partnerships, business development, or sales.
• Experience coaching or managing a junior team member.
• Comfort with CRM and pipeline discipline; HubSpot is used.
• Experience in a startup or fast-moving environment.
• Experience carrying a partnership or revenue target.
• Experience building a segment or function from the ground up.
• A teaching license.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on creating joy and supporting children with special needs through the hirify.global Kids Foundation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Immediate 401(k) vesting, paid time off, company-paid leaves, and other employee perks.
• Popcorn allowance.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices.