Director of Corporate Engagement

Director of Corporate Engagement

Position: Director of Corporate Engagement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary Range: $100,000 – $110,000

About Genesys Works

Genesys Works is launching our ninth site in Nashville in 2026 and is now hiring for our first Executive Director. Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. The organization envisions a future where all young adults are equipped and empowered with the knowledge and skills required to achieve career success, upward mobility, and a lifetime of economic self-sufficiency. Founded in 2002, Genesys Works is now a $40 million revenue national nonprofit with locations in eight U.S. cities. Over the past 20+ years we have helped more than 10,000 students from under-represented communities to prepare for college and careers and to succeed in both.

Our national launch team has been partnering with Metro Nashville Public Schools and has enlisted six major employers in the city to provide paid internships for 20+ interns in our first cohort, which will begin training in May 2026 with internships starting in August.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Director, our Director of Corporate Engagement will contribute to the Nashville team by managing corporate partnerships that generate revenue for the organization and provide internships for the students we serve. You will be responsible for maximizing the value of these partnerships and deepening the relationship with corporate leaders over time, as well as developing and managing new corporate partnerships by identifying and researching large employers in your market and leveraging existing relationships for introductions and referrals.

The Director must live in or near our Nashville office and is expected to be in the office or visiting with employer partners and prospects in Metro Nashville on most days. Attending networking events (SIM, Chamber of Commerce, Pencil etc), sometimes early morning or after business hours, several times each month is also expected.

Working in collaboration with other leaders and colleagues, the Director of Corporate Engagement will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the corporate partnerships that generate internships and related revenue in excess of $700,000 annually;
• Oversee market and prospect research on new potential Corporate Partners relevant to the organization;
• Oversee a portfolio of current corporate partnerships (accounts) with potential for growth, and manage relationships with executives associated with each, as well as onboarding new Corporate Partners;
• Oversee the development of prospect lists, relationship mapping, and confirm priority initiatives;
• Actively identify, drive and own partner pipeline, and conduct regular opportunity reviews with partners throughout the renewal process;
• Track, measure and manage our corporate partners' success against metrics to maximize results and demonstrate ROI in executive briefings several times each year;
• Provide partners with performance data and collaborate with their teams to drive growth;
• Collaborate with other sites and the national organization to develop cross-site partnerships and maximize the potential engagement with our nationwide/enterprise corporate partners;
• Working with the Regional Director, develop and manage the partner internship pipeline;
• Secure and manage meetings with corporate partners, including other stakeholders as appropriate;
• Complete analysis of each year's renewals, growth and learnings from stakeholder feedback; and,
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 5-7 years of experience in sales, staffing, workforce development, or account management, preferably in a non-profit, education, or staffing organization;
• Experience in selling to major employers in Nashville a plus;
• Advanced experience in managing corporate partnership accounts, and demonstrated experience building C-level relationships;
• Advanced experience in generating leads and managing pipelines;
• Ability to quickly build trust and credibility with corporate partners and all other internal and external stakeholders;
• A consultative sales approach, ability to communicate and problem solve in real time;
• Strong executive presence and professional demeanor;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting;
• Strong sense of accountability for both our program and your own personal/professional development;
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse populations in a variety of settings; and,
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in certain months to meet the needs of the business.

Compensation

In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy, paid holidays, and "Soft Close" between Christmas and New Year's.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Communications allowance

Our Commitment to People?

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered. It starts with our talented candidates. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and seek to recruit, support, and retain talent that reflects the culturally diverse communities we serve. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here.