Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Guild
Job overview
The Senior Workforce Partnerships Principal at Guild leads strategic growth initiatives to expand workforce education and career mobility through innovative funding and partnerships.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves market research, business development, opportunity validation, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to launch new market initiatives and partnerships.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive total compensation package with a base salary range of $180,600-$264,900 plus variable compensation, stock options, health care options, 401k, paid leave, family benefits, wellness programs, and tuition assistance.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 8-12+ years in strategy, business development, or related fields, with experience in government or philanthropic sectors, strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and mission alignment with Guild.
Career development
Guild provides education benefits and tuition assistance to support professional growth and development.
Work environment and culture
Guild values diversity, inclusion, ownership, collaboration, and a learner's mindset, promoting a distributed work model across multiple U.S. states.
Company information
Guild partners with major employers to provide workforce education and career advancement, recognized as a certified B Corp and featured on multiple influential company lists.
Team overview
The role is part of the Expansion team, working closely with the Vice President of Workforce Partnerships and cross-functional teams.
Job location and travel
This is a remote role available in 32 U.S. states with some roles requiring proximity to Denver headquarters.
Application process
Applicants must apply online, with internal candidates using the internal job board; accommodations are available for disabilities.
Unique job features
The job offers a unique opportunity to build new market initiatives from scratch in a mission-driven environment focused on education and economic opportunity.
Company overview
Guild is a company that specializes in providing education benefits to employees through partnerships with leading universities and learning providers. They make money by collaborating with employers to offer tailored education programs, which help companies attract, retain, and upskill their workforce. Founded in 2015, Guild has grown rapidly, securing significant funding and forming partnerships with major corporations like Walmart and Disney. Their mission is to unlock opportunity for America's workforce through education and upskilling, making them a key player in the intersection of education and employment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight strategic business development and market research skills, emphasizing experience in government, philanthropic, or workforce sectors relevant to Guild's mission.
Focus on your ability to originate and validate new business opportunities, pilot programs, and collaborate cross-functionally to scale initiatives from ideation to execution.
Apply through multiple channels including Guild's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Guild employees in the Expansion or Workforce Partnerships teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Guild initiatives or asking about their experience working on new market strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'workforce development,' 'market research,' 'business origination,' 'pilot programs,' 'government funding,' and 'strategic partnerships' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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