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One Degree, now part of Alluma, is a nonprofit technology platform that is revolutionizing the way low-income families access community resources. We believe finding the emergency food, shelter, or health services you need should be as easy as ordering on Amazon. To achieve that goal we create modern tech-driven solutions that have helped more than half a million families find, access, and manage nonprofit and social services efficiently and with dignity.
We are looking for a Director of New Markets to join our team and help us expand our reach, bringing One Degree to the next 1 million low-income and at-risk individuals and families. We are looking for someone who is excited about building and sustaining relationships in new geographical regions, leading our internal and external efforts to bring One Degree to more people in need across the country.
We are a low-ego, humble group of people that love what we do and love bringing out the best in each other. We are committed to diversity and especially encourage applicants from members of underrepresented communities, such as people of color, LGBTQ community members, people with lived experience in low-income communities, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. The Director of New Markets is responsible for driving the expansion of One Degree throughout the country. With great partnership, relationship-building, and analytical skills, this role works across the organization, leading our internal and external efforts to bring One Degree to more people in need across the country.
*The Director of New Markets is responsible for driving the expansion of One Degree throughout the country. *
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute a national One Degree Chapter expansion strategy
- Respond to inquiries for new One Degree chapters
- Research and conduct outreach to chapter prospects in new regions
- Develop materials for marketing and sales in collaboration with the Growth team
- Work closely with Growth and Finance teams to identify and close new chapters
- Align the efforts of different One Degree sub-teams to bring new chapters to fruition
- Be the point person for all new chapters
You may be the ideal candidate if you have:
- 4+ years of experience in project management
- 3+ years of experience in people management
- Experience making compelling presentations
- Excellent writing skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google sheets
- Experience and/or proficiency in Google (preferred) or Office suites, and Salesforce a plus
- Sales experience
- A passion for helping low-income families build a path out of poverty
- A passion for helping low-income families build a path out of poverty
To apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter (look for the “Director, New Markets - One Degree Program” role in the list), describing the aspects of this job description that spoke to you and why, by January 15, 2021. Resumes submitted without a cover letter specific to this role will not be considered.
One Degree does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, religion, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural team, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
One Degree believes that everyone has the right to express their identity in however manner they choose, including the use of whatever pronouns with which they are most comfortable. Job applicants may, but are not expected to, provide their preferred pronouns at any point in the hiring process by notifying the hiring manager or any other employee with whom they are in contact, over the phone, over email, or in person. We believe in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Every employee, volunteer, contractor, community member, and job applicant may discuss their gender identity or expression openly, or keep that information private.