Ecosystems Partnership Manager

About TKS

TKS is the world’s top human accelerator for the next generation of activators, scientists, and inventors ages 13-17 years old. Our mission is to train unicorn people to impact billions. We’re not just an education company; we’re an olympic-level training program to train young, ambitious minds to change the world. With students and alumni from over 500 cities, and in-person programs in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Dubai, Vancouver, and Calgary. Our alumni have started venture-backed companies, performed cutting-edge research, presented at the world’s largest conferences, and are creating solutions to tackle important problems like maternal mortality, cancer, and energy access.

Role Overview

As Ecosystems Partnership Manager, you’ll be responsible for deepening relationships with current partners and building new ones that strengthen the TKS brand, increase awareness, and drive student enrollments across our hubs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnership Strategy: Develop and execute a roadmap for engaging with our ecosystem partners (FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad, DECA, FBLA, HOSA, etc.).
• Relationship Building: Grow long-term relationships with existing partners and identify opportunities for deeper collaboration.
• Cross-Collaboration Initiatives: Co-design programs, campaigns, events, or co-branded content that build trust with students and parents globally.
• Execution & Tracking: Develop clear partnership goals and track their impact on awareness, applications, and enrollment.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, admissions, and operations to align partnership activations with student recruitment cycles

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or community/ecosystem roles.
• Global mindset: comfortable working across different cultures, time zones, and audiences.
• Program Expertise: Experience in designing and implementing engaging programs or initiatives.
• Communication and storytelling skills: Represent TKS with passion and authenticity.

Next Steps:

• Apply to the role.
• We’ll reach out to you within 5 days to schedule an interview.
• If you’re a good fit, you’ll get an offer!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Start Date: 06/10/2025