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Join City Year Jacksonville as a Talent Development & Partnerships Manager, where you will lead AmeriCorps Member recruitment and development strategies while cultivating community partnerships in Northeast Florida.

Responsibilities: Lead recruitment strategies, manage community partnerships, support AmeriCorps member engagement and professional development, and facilitate onboarding experiences.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, project management, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency in digital tools like Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years in partnership development, recruitment, or community engagement, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

Location: Jacksonville, FL; 100% on-site

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $75,000.

Application Instructions

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.

Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Number of Positions: 1Work Location: 100% On-Site

Position Overview

Working under the direction of the Talent Development & Partnerships Director, the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing City Year Jacksonville’s mission by leading AmeriCorps Member recruitment, partnership cultivation, and member development strategies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. This position combines relationship management, strategic outreach and communications, and talent development to ensure a strong AmeriCorps cohort and exceptional member experience.

The TDPM works collaboratively with the national City Year recruitment team, local schools, colleges, employers, and community organizations to build robust pipelines of future leaders committed to service. Throughout the service year, the TDPM supports AmeriCorps member engagement, professional growth, and transition into meaningful post-service opportunities, including education, public service, and private sector careers.

By bridging recruitment, talent development, and partnership functions, this role strengthens City Year Jacksonville’s ability to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent—directly fueling the success of students, schools, and the greater Jacksonville community.

Job Description

Background

City Year Jacksonville is a leading education nonprofit and key partner to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS), dedicated to ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has access to learning opportunities and the support needed to thrive. Through the Whole School, Whole Child model, City Year Jacksonville’s teams of AmeriCorps members work full time in schools as student success coaches, collaborating with teachers and administrators to enhance academic achievement, interpersonal skills, and school-wide culture.

Within this ecosystem, the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager (TDPM) supports the People, Operations, and Strategy department’s vision by strengthening the AmeriCorps member (ACM) lifecycle—from recruitment to alumni engagement. The TDPM connects City Year’s mission to tangible workforce development outcomes by cultivating high-impact community partnerships, enhancing recruitment pipelines, and coordinating professional development initiatives that ensure AmeriCorps members thrive during and beyond their service year.

Position Overview: Talent Development & Partnerships Manager

Working under the direction of the Talent Development & Partnerships Director, the Talent Development & Partnerships Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing City Year Jacksonville’s mission by leading AmeriCorps Member recruitment, partnership cultivation, and member development strategies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. This position combines relationship management, strategic outreach and communications, and talent development to ensure a strong AmeriCorps cohort and exceptional member experience.

The TDPM works collaboratively with the national City Year recruitment team, local schools, colleges, employers, and community organizations to build robust pipelines of future leaders committed to service. Throughout the service year, the TDPM supports AmeriCorps member engagement, professional growth, and transition into meaningful post-service opportunities, including education, public service, and private sector careers.

By bridging recruitment, talent development, and partnership functions, this role strengthens City Year Jacksonville’s ability to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent—directly fueling the success of students, schools, and the greater Jacksonville community.

Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Outreach

• Execute the recruitment strategy by cultivating and sustaining partnerships with schools, universities, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
• Identify and engage new community champions to promote City Year service opportunities and build a strong ACM pipeline.
• Represent City Year at career fairs, school events, and in-person or virtual community gatherings to elevate brand visibility.
• Collaborate with City Year Head Quarters Talent Acquisition to align local efforts with national recruitment strategies.
• Track engagement and partnership metrics through TargetX, PowerBI, and local tracking systems.
• Develop and distribute quarterly community newsletters and surveys to maintain partner relationships and gather feedback.
• Partner with the Development team to create localized marketing materials and social media content to boost awareness and lead generation.

Confirmed AmeriCorps Member (CACM) Engagement

• Execute the engagement and onboarding strategies for Confirmed AmeriCorps Members in collaboration with the National Onboarding Counselor.
• Manage the pre-service experience — including communication, onboarding checklists, and registration day logistics.
• Plan and execute welcome events, background checks, and registration sessions to ensure a smooth transition into service.
• Monitor CACM data to identify trends, report progress, and inform recruitment focus areas.
• Partner with the Operations team to ensure all new ACMs are “ready for service” and feel welcomed into the CYJax community.

AmeriCorps Member Leadership & Development

• Facilitate and support monthly professional development and leadership growth for current AmeriCorps Members through workshops, learning days, and LACY (Leadership After City Year) programming.
• Conduct one-on-one LACY chats twice per year to help ACMs explore post-service goals and pathways.
• Collaborate with the Talent Development & Partnerships Director to coordinate external facilitators and career pathway partners.
• Lead and manage the Returning AmeriCorps Member (RACM) recruitment process (this may include ACM interviews, scheduling, and candidate tracking).

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Mission-driven and passionate about national service, education, and youth empowerment.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Creative, proactive, and resourceful in solving problems and generating new ideas.
• Skilled in using social media, campaign development, and storytelling to drive engagement.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Education, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in partnership development, recruitment, marketing, or community engagement (nonprofit or education sector preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, execute, and deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and facilitation experience.
• Proficiency with data and digital tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, SharePoint, and Canva, CRM systems (TargetX or Salesforce preferred).
• Availability to attend evening and weekend events as needed.

Application Instructions:

Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.

Active City Year Corps or Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will. 

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.