Director of Partnerships and Community Outreach

• On-site (multiple locations – refer to Requirements)
• W2 Employee
• $200K/yr

The families who select Alpha rely on trusted advisors across every dimension of their lives. This is the relationship they've been waiting for.

You'll become the person they reach out to when uncertainty arises, when instinct tells them something needs attention, or when they want to share a milestone they know you'll appreciate. You'll understand each family deeply enough to foresee their needs before they surface—and you'll possess the judgment and composure to address whatever they bring with discretion, genuine warmth, and apparent ease. Over time, you won't simply be connected to their child's education. You'll be woven into the way they experience this formative period of their family's journey.

This level of trust isn't achieved through systems. It's earned through presence—steady, consistent, and generous with time. You'll be there during morning arrivals and afternoon departures, at evening gatherings that hold significance, and in private conversations that rarely appear on any schedule. You'll cultivate a community that families actively protect, where inclusion feels organic and referrals arise naturally from the quality of the experience.

Alpha departs from conventional schooling. Students complete their core academic work in two hours daily using AI-powered applications, then dedicate remaining time to public speaking, critical thinking, and hands-on projects. No traditional lectures. No unnecessary assignments. Top 1% outcomes across the nation. The families who commit are investing in something they truly value—but conviction requires ongoing nurture.

You'll sustain that dialogue with every family, addressing every uncertainty, for the duration of their child's enrollment. If articulating and defending a non-traditional model to discerning skeptics feels burdensome, this position isn't suitable. If it represents the most compelling conversation you could be engaged in, continue reading.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take ownership of the relationship with every family on campus—the evolving, deepening connection that ensures parents feel genuinely known, not merely attended to
• Identify concerns before they escalate into formal conversations, and address them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence in the spaces families occupy: morning drop-off (7–9am), afternoon pick-up (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend activities
• Develop a campus community with authentic richness—events, rituals, and connection points that foster a sense of belonging worth safeguarding
• Nurture parent advocates through organic means, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge as a natural byproduct
• Sustain the ongoing dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and moments of hesitation—not only during enrollment, but continuously throughout their campus experience
• Recognize when a family's alignment isn't right and manage that transition with the same care you apply to all interactions—preserving the community is integral to serving it
• Establish the systems and rhythms this position demands in a setting where standard operating procedures are still emerging

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Overseeing enrollment—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your work commences when families enroll and intensifies thereafter
• Operating from behind a desk—your visible presence within the community defines the role
• Adhering to standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening commitments are integral to the position, not occasional add-ons
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, established protocols, or a fully staffed team—you'll function with significant autonomy and create what's necessary
• Approaching family relationships as transactional accounts—this role values authentic connection over procedural execution

Director Of Partnerships And Community Outreach Key Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted relationship anchor for every family's experience at Alpha. Maintain their confidence during challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels substantive, and establish the environment in which satisfied families naturally become enthusiastic advocates.

Basic Requirements

• Currently live within commuting range of one of these campuses OR prepared to relocate within 60 days (preference given to candidates with established local community ties): Denver, CO; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Las Vegas, NV; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Park City, UT; Burlington, VT; Kirkland, WA; or Jackson Hole, WY
• Authorized to work legally in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• 5+ years in a relationship-focused role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropic advising, or any context where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal sophistication were as critical as technical competence
• Proven capacity to navigate relationships through challenging moments with discerning families and maintain trust throughout
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—natural rather than rehearsed
• Direct familiarity with independent, private, or alternative education—through professional experience or as a parent—that provides credible perspective when families challenge the model
• Sincere belief in AI-powered education and the capacity to carry that conviction genuinely across years of parent relationships, extending well beyond the initial enrollment phase
• Flexibility for non-standard hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3x/month, and periodic weekend activities

Nice-to-have Requirements

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Established relationships within the local affluent community that would provide an immediate, organic foundation on campus
• Private school or independent school background with demonstrated success in family retention and community building—beyond enrollment metrics alone
• Experience managing high-stakes family dynamics where your judgment and discretion were the critical factors in maintaining trust
• Natural ability to design experiences—events, moments, settings—where people feel part of something they actively want to protect
• Prior startup or early-stage organizational experience where you built from the ground up and maintained composure amid rapid change

About Alpha

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules.

Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5598-US-Carrollt-DirectorofPart