About this role
SALARY DETAILS $172,589.64 - $215,051.64 Yearly APPLICATION FILING DATES September 25th, 2026 - October 12th, 2026 INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page ( https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk). BENEFITS Insurance : District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement : Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation : 24 days each year. Paid Holidays : Up to 13 days. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Partnerships and Civic Engagement identifies and develops strategic partnerships and civic engagement initiatives to support District priorities, expand student resources and opportunities. Typical duties for this position include: Provides strategic leadership and advises the Superintendent and senior leadership on external relationships, partnership opportunities, and stakeholder engagement. Develops and implements District-wide strategies for corporate, philanthropic, civic, and community partnerships. Liaises with the Board of Education staff, senior management staff, Chambers of Commerce, community committees, corporate executives, civic organizations and leaders corporate executives, non-profits, and other key stakeholders. Establishes systems to track partnerships, commitments, outcomes, and impact. Develops and writes strategic communications Establishes and facilitates committees, special teams, and roundtables to improve District services and implement systems to monitor partnerships, commitments, outcomes, and impact. Coordinates and works with external agencies to identify and secure philanthropic investments, sponsorships, in-kind resources, and other strategic partnerships. Monitors participation rates, produces post-event and program reports and analyzes results for use in reporting as well as future program design and implementation. Reviews and evaluates relevant District policies, procurement, legal, finance, and communications to ensure they are aligned with best practices, innovative solutions, and advance the District Strategic Plan. Conducts research, compiles data, and writes reports, correspondence, memoranda, and bulletins. Represents the District in business, civic, philanthropic, and community settings. The full class description can be found at https://bit.ly/DirectorofPartnershipsandCivicEngagement MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in public relations, community relations, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Experience: Four years of supervisory or management experience coordinating and implementing corporate philanthropy, strategic partnerships, government and community relations, nonprofit development, public affairs, community and civic engagement in a multi-department organization. Special: A valid California driver license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation. Special Note: An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code. Travel to locations throughout the District may be required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be ready to provide strategic leadership in nurturing the District’s relationships with corporate philanthropy, civic organizations, nonprofits, and other external partners. They will identify, recruit, develop, and negotiate partnerships that advance District priorities, expand resources and opportunities for students, and strengthen the District’s role in the broader civic and business community. The ideal candidate will also be an external-facing institutional operator who can build high-level relationships while successfully navigating a large, complex public organization. Additionally, the candidate will be able to translate external relationships into durable institutional partnerships inside a complex public system. Lastly, the ideal candidate has abilities such as: strategic relationship management skills; institutional and political acumen; executive presence; negotiation ability and judgment; cross-functional collaboration; project management; strong written and verbal communication; and a demonstrated commitment to equity and public service. EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of a Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, technical project, and an interview. In a typical T&E, the education, training, and experience shown on your application materials is evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. The T&E process is intended to measure your job-related experience and evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Also, please make sure you upload a professional resume highlighting relevant education and experience applicable for this position. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders to prevent our correspondence from accidentally being placed into your spam or junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org . If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Jessie Leanos at [email protected] . APPLICATION PROCESS DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at [email protected] To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. Follow us on: https://twitter.com/lausdjobs https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDjobs/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1997274 https://www.instagram.com/lausdjobs