Director of Outreach

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Outreach

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

SCORE is seeking a Director of Outreach to lead the development and execution of the organization’s outreach and engagement efforts. This position will be responsible for building relationships with education, business, and community leaders across Tennessee to ensure that SCORE’s policy, practice, and advocacy work is meaningfully connected to local and regional efforts — all with an eye toward improving student outcomes.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advocacy and Communications, the Director of Outreach will translate the organization’s advocacy strategy into actionable outreach plans and execute initiatives that amplify SCORE’s priorities and strengthen its connections statewide.

ABOUT SCORE

“The progress that our students have made in recent years is inspiring — there is no doubt that they are capable of achieving at high levels and leading Tennessee into a bright future. While education stakeholders are already working together in exciting ways in Tennessee, it is our responsibility to redouble our innovative efforts to ensure that we are supporting our students to truly excel and thrive. The future of our state depends on it.”

— Sen. Bill Frist, M.D., Chairman and Founder, SCORE

At the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), our mission is to catalyze transformative change in Tennessee education so that all students can achieve success. SCORE is an independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan institution founded in 2009 by Sen. Bill Frist, M.D., former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Striving to be a durable partner and trusted advisor on Tennessee education, SCORE is focused on advancing change for students from kindergarten to career through policy and practice — and taking it to scale.

SCORE has three goals that guide the organization’s work to drive success for all students in Tennessee :

• All students receive an excellent public K-12 education.
• All students earn a credential or postsecondary degree of value that prepares them for a career that enables economic independence.
• Economically disadvantaged students, students of color, and rural students see improved success across all goals relative to their peers.

SCORE is based at 1801 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. This role is eligible for hybrid work with the expectation of a minimum of 20 hours per week in the office across three days and the balance remote. For more information on SCORE, please visit www.tnscore.org.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience :

Skills & Competencies :

SCORE aims to create a culture of growth through feedback and collaboration as well as various professional development options and support. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the noted aspects of an ideal candidate but you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

COMPENSATION

SCORE offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS

SCORE deeply values team members and their well-being and is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits plan. All full-time SCORE employees are eligible for benefits (with coverage beginning immediately), including :

o Fifteen days per year for years one through four, 20 days per year after five years

o Holiday office closures (15 days total in 2025)

o Six paid sick days per year

o Teamwide mental health day office closures (two total in 2025)

o Paid floating holidays (three per calendar year, prorated for new hires depending on start date)

OUR CORE VALUES

SCORE’s mission is to drive transformative change in education so that all Tennessee students can achieve success. From its founding in 2009, SCORE has been grounded in core values that guide its work :

To live out our core value of collaboration, SCORE believes that diverse perspectives are required to identify solutions that will best serve Tennessee students, so we seek to bring as many viewpoints as possible into our daily work.

Within our organization, we believe it is important for our team to reflect the rich diversity of Tennesseans and Tennessee students, and we aspire for our team to understand varied viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to build an inclusive organization where each team member feels respected and supported, knowing that when team members are empowered to use their individual gifts, we become more effective in advancing our mission.

SCORE is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

TO APPLY

To apply, please complete the application below. Please note a cover letter is required in addition to your resume. SCORE will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We recommend interested applicants apply as soon as possible.