Vice President of Growth

iMentor

Vice President of Growth leading national partnerships expansion at iMentor. Shape mentoring opportunities for young people everywhere through strategic leadership and partnership development.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve on iMentor’s executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to the next five-year strategic plan
Define iMentor’s best markets and develop the strategic direction for national partnership growth
Lead design and content strategy to shape the programs and models we offer to partners
Represent iMentor nationally as a senior spokesperson and relationship holder
Drive business development across community, education, and corporate partner segments
Build and manage pipelines for new partner identification, cultivation, and conversion with the business development team
Oversee proposal drafting and strategic renewal processes
Serve as a senior point of contact for high-priority partners and prospects
Ensure every partner receives a best-in-class experience from intake through active implementation
Build and refine the systems and processes that make partnership work scalable and sustainable
Oversee onboarding, implementation support, and day-to-day partner management through the Support Team
Champion quality control across all partnership programming and delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five, with growth opportunities as the portfolio expands
Oversee both the Growth Team (pipeline development, cultivation, proposals) and the Support Team (intake, onboarding, ongoing partner management)
Build a team culture rooted in excellence, partnership, and shared purpose

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong belief in iMentor's mission, core values, and commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative community that welcomes the perspectives of all individuals.
A track record of developing and executing meaningful strategy — keeping the long view in focus while staying grounded in the day-to-day realities that move partnerships forward.
A genuine customer-first mindset, with a gift for building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional programs and experiences that meet the needs of partners, and recognizing and nurturing the potential in every new prospect.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a natural ability to inform, inspire, and connect — whether in an intimate team setting or in front of a broader audience. Comfortable engaging stakeholders at every level, inside and outside the organization.
A proven ability to bring people together and demonstrate the power of relationships — cultivating strong partnerships with colleagues and external stakeholders alike to create outcomes that no one could achieve alone.
Skilled at turning complex data into clear insights — and translating those insights into smart strategy, continuous improvement, and compelling narratives that resonate with a wide range of audiences.
The highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and discretion — paired with a genuine service orientation. Able to build trust and work effectively with a diverse range of partners, staff, board members, and other stakeholders, bringing flexibility, warmth, and collaboration to every interaction.
You've built meaningful relationships and have hands-on experience working within community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and/or EdTech sales to schools — and you understand the unique needs and dynamics of these environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary $150-160K annually, commensurate with experience
Up to 100% employer-funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage
18 days paid annual vacation (increasing annually to 21, 23, 25), 13 paid holidays + your birthday + one floating holiday, iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 6-7 sick days annually
401K match up to 4%
Flexible Home/Office/School working arrangement
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans
1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing
Flexible personnel wellness budget for reimbursements or marketplace purchases
Every staff member is eligible for organization-sponsored professional development annually
9 weeks of paid parental leave

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Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationcustomer-first mindsetstrategic thinkingteam developmentcollaborationproblem-solvingdata analysisquality control