Education Partnerships and Outreach Specialist Volunteer (minimum 3 month commitment)

Mission Statement

Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries.

Background of Our Organization

Minds Beyond Measure (MBM) is a nonprofit established in 2019, inspired by the founder's experiences traveling and living abroad across Asia. Witnessing a lack of educational resources and access to education in impoverished communities sparked a passion to provide access to quality education for both teachers and students. MBM focuses on delivering transformative teacher coaching, professional development, and mentorship programs through Creative Arts, serving underserved communities in New York, the Philippines, South Africa, and Kenya.

Role Overview

What if you could go to work with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that the work you do contributes to a meaningful cause?

As the Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator

with MBM, you will have the opportunity to lead our efforts to grow our footprint and

turn MBM into a nationally recognized nonprofit, while ensuring we bring in diverse, committed talent to help us drive real impact across underserved communities in New York and globally.

This commission-based paid position allows you to earn a commission for every partnership you secure.

You will play a key role in forming partnerships with schools, community organizations, and juvenile centers to deliver teacher coaching and mentorship programs for children and youth through our Creative Arts programs. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in building business partnerships, has excellent communication skills, and can seamlessly balance relationship-building with creativity and data-driven strategies.

You’ll help define the roadmap, develop resources, and be supported in meeting revenue and partnership goals, all while helping us inspire and empower students and teachers in underserved communities.

Job Duties and Tasks

Research and develop a client database of schools, community organizations, and juvenile centers for targeted program outreach

• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize outreach activities and brainstorm new methods for forming partnerships
• Create an outreach strategy and develop a communicative approach to effectively present MBM’s programs to potential clients via email, cold calls, and other outreach methods.
• Conduct weekly outreach efforts across New York City to potential clients to form relationships, build partnerships, and increase the likelihood of securing large contracts.
• Assist in planning and coordinating meetings with potential clients for the CEO to deliver partnership pitches
• Regularly maintain and update the database of prospective clients, tracking outreach efforts and partnership progress.

Job Skills & Qualifications Required

• A passion for education and philanthropic work, with a commitment to the nonprofit sector
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in communication, business, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in public speaking and relationship-building.
• Experience in building partnerships and business relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying new partnership
• Minimum commitment of 2 hours a week. (3month commitment)

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit or similar philanthropic organization
• Previous experience in outreach, sales, or partnership development
• At least one year of experience in fundraising or partnership-building roles