Managing Director of Community Impact
Quick answer
DREAM is hiring a hybrid-model Managing Director of Community Impact in New York, NY, paying $170k-$190k to lead organizational advocacy and family engagement strategies.
- Role
- Managing Director of Community Impact
- Organization
- DREAM
- Location
- East Harlem and the South Bronx, New York
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $170,000 - $190,000 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
DREAM is seeking a Managing Director of Community Impact to lead the organization's advocacy, partnership, and family engagement strategies. This senior leadership role focuses on driving equitable outcomes for students and families through strategic community partnerships, policy analysis, and team management. The successful candidate will represent the organization in public and policy spaces while fostering deep trust-based relationships within the community. The role oversees a team dedicated to addressing family needs, including housing, healthcare, and civic participation.
What you'll do
- Lead organizational advocacy and community engagement vision and strategy.
- Build and scale a portfolio of community partnerships addressing family needs.
- Manage relationships with advocacy organizations, elected officials, and key stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and management for a team of 6+ reports across advocacy and family services.
- Monitor and analyze local, state, and national education policy developments.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, education, or social work preferred.
- 8+ years of leadership experience in community impact, advocacy, or social services.
- 4+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
- Demonstrated success building cross-sector partnerships.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible medical, dental, and vision plans, 12 weeks paid parental leave, 403(b) retirement plan with match, professional development fund, tuition reimbursement, and approximately 48 days of total time off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the work schedule for this role?
The position is part of the NEST Team and currently operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote per week.
What is the compensation for this position?
The annual salary range for this role is $170,000 to $190,000, supplemented by performance-based and tenure-based bonuses.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates need at least 8 years of leadership experience in community impact or advocacy, 4 years of team management experience, and a Bachelor's degree.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply through the organization's provided online portal; specific application deadlines were not disclosed in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on DREAM's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on DREAM's official posting before applying.