Lead, Ecosystem Partnerships – Convening

World Education Services

Lead Ecosystem Partnerships and Convening at World Education Services supporting immigrant-led organizations. Building strong partnerships and leading capacity-sharing initiatives across communities.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,000 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and maintenance of trusting partnerships with immigrant-led organizations.
Model and reinforce relational norms such as inclusion, reciprocity, transparency, and collaboration.
Serve as a senior relationship steward to maintain partnerships longevity.
Oversee engagement rhythms ensuring respectful interactions with partners.
Co-author capacity-sharing and learning design with the Community Power Lead and Head of Philanthropy.
Lead the design and delivery of modular learning offerings.
Develop and maintain the framework and monitoring system for ILOs readiness.
Manage staff, aligning work across teams toward shared goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Justice & Community Engagement, Adult Education & Community Development, or equivalent of education, and/or experience
8+ years of experience in community partnerships, ecosystem building, preferably within the philanthropic ecosystem supporting immigrant/community-based organizations, and groups.
Leadership experience setting priorities, success measures, and translating strategy into execution plans through strong project management and team collaboration.
Proven ability to lead and coach others, foster teamwork, inclusion, and high-quality outcomes with the ability to lead through others.
Strong communication skills.
Experience establishing standards and quality assurance for convenings and learning experiences, with attention to inclusion and accessibility.
Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to oversee the design of learning environments that prioritize community capability.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including knowing when to lead directly versus delegate.
Demonstrated strength in relationship building and maintenance.
Experience planning and delivering convenings that are innovative, inclusive, and respectful of community capacity.
High-level knowledge of adult-learning theories, Co-creation approaches, and Collective Impact frameworks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling, paired with generous time-off policies.
Comprehensive wellness programs and work environment designed to foster well-being.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development, including training programs and tuition reimbursement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Community DevelopmentEcosystem BuildingLearning DesignQuality AssuranceCapacity Sharing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree