Hybrid Employer Partnerships Lead

at Flatiron School

• Job title: Employer Partnerships Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington DC, United States

About the role

• Employer Partnerships Lead working to develop employer networks for software engineering apprenticeships. Building, managing relationships and ensuring successful placements for apprenticeship programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand an employer network of companies excited to hire software engineering apprentices
• Develop a scalable outbound strategy to identify, prospect, and engage hiring managers
• Own the full employer partnership cycle: initial outreach, relationship building, needs discovery, role scoping, and ongoing account management
• Match apprentices to employer needs, partnering closely with internal instructional and People teams
• Create compelling pitch materials
• Host employer engagement activities such as info sessions, virtual events, and hiring showcases
• Maintain accurate CRM data, ensuring partnership activity is tracked, organized, and reportable
• Gather feedback from employers to continuously improve the apprenticeship program

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in employer partnerships, business development, recruiting, talent placement, or a related field
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers
• Proven ability to work independently, manage a pipeline, and hit outreach or placement targets without heavy oversight
• Strong understanding of software engineering roles and the tech hiring landscape
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, quickly evolving environment where priorities may shift week-to-week
• Able to work in-person 1-2 days/week

Benefits

• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Networking opportunities