Advisor, Network Impact

Advisor, Network Impact

About StriveTogether

StriveTogether is a national network of community partnerships that brings together neighbors, including youth and families, nonprofits, businesses, schools and more, to work toward a future where youth can thrive in their communities. Cradle to Career Network members change the way their communities work together by building connections, sharing resources and using data to put more young people on a path to economic mobility. Our work helps young people meet seven key life milestones so that they have the opportunities they need to reach their goals, and, ultimately, thrive.

StriveTogether team members are leaders committed to building a future where every young person has access to the opportunities they need to succeed. We are community supporters, difference makers and compassionate leaders. Above all, we are champions for every child. At StriveTogether, we cultivate an environment where every member of our team can grow both personally and professionally. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to help communities across the country improve outcomes for every child, cradle to career.

About the position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Network Impact, the Network Advisor will work with team members across departments and be the first point of contact for advanced StriveTogether network members and provide a cadre of support. The Advisor will manage a portfolio of network members to understand their work, advise them on key areas of need and connect them to people and resources to help accelerate their work.

Additionally, Advisors will support advanced network members in advancing outcomes through systems-level policy and practice strategies, curate rapid cycle learning from their portfolio, organize and facilitate network events and collaborate with colleagues to bring learning and insights to the organization, network and field. A successful candidate will have a track record of social sector experience, a deep customer service orientation and a commitment to solutions-focused learning and improvement.

About you

You are an experienced practitioner in the social sector or field of place-based partnerships. You are adept at using strategic insight and analysis to frame questions, develop hypotheses and test or implement solutions. You are a thoughtful and skilled communicator and know how to distill themes and insights verbally and in writing. You deeply value results-focused relationship building and have a very strong client orientation. You understand multi-faceted tactics to support network members and approach all interactions with a listening and solutions-focused stance. Though you are self-directed, you also know when and how to collaborate with others. 

You are committed to ensuring all children and families have every opportunity they need to succeed. To be successful in this role, you must be aware of the complex dynamics of our national educational landscape and the challenges that community members face on the path to achieving economic mobility.

Responsibilities and Duties

Network Advisory Support (70%)

• Build and manage strong, trust-based relationships with a portfolio of advanced Cradle to Career Network members by developing tailored partnership success plans and providing strategic advising aligned with their local, regional, and state context and system transformation goals.
• Understand each organization’s strategies, approaches and trajectory aligned to StriveTogether’s Theory of Action and cradle-to-career outcomes through regular engagement, internal/external material review, and site visits.
• Monitor progress against key milestones using standardized data collection processes, leveraging insights to inform policy engagement and strategic decision-making.
• Provide high-quality support that connects network members to relevant relationships, tools, and learning opportunities to accelerate their work.
• Collaborate with network members to identify and implement systems-level policy and practice strategies that drive measurable outcomes improvement.
• Contribute to Civic Infrastructure Assessment data collection and participate in advanced network assessment processes.
• Coordinate closely with the network and program teams to align programmatic supports and surface emerging needs.
• Track and report on the progress of network member grantees, providing updates to the Impact Investment team and facilitating access to appropriate supports.
• Ensure a unified, high-quality experience across touchpoints for network members, promoting consistency, connection, and responsiveness.

Network Effect, Learnings, and Offerings (25%)

• Identify, codify, and elevate learnings, bright spots, and emerging best practices from network members related to shared community vision, data-driven decision making, collaborative action, partnership sustainability, and outcomes improvement.
• Synthesize and package learning for internal and external sharing in actionable, accessible formats.
• Design and facilitate virtual and in-person network offerings—such as learning sessions, workshops, or peer exchanges—that address member needs and promote collective advancement.
• Lead content development for the Cradle to Career Network Convening, collaborating with the internal annual convening programming team.

Organizational Responsibilities (5%)

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, organizational trainings, cross-functional teams and interview processes.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and skills

Required Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of leadership experience in the social sector or with place-based partnerships. 
• Proven “client-centered” approach and strong relationship management to deeply understand client needs. 
• Strong results orientation and proven ability to advise and influence stakeholders. 
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills with a record of solutions-focused execution. 
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including using effective messaging and channels to simply communicate complex ideas. 
• Ability to synthesize lessons learned and partner needs into actionable insights and solutions that inform continuous improvement and align with organizational priorities.
• Skilled at translating feedback into the development of support structures and frameworks.
• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with experience organizing and prioritizing work quickly in response to changing needs. 
• Self-directed mindset to achieve results and collaboration across functional teams. 
• Willingness to learn and adapt practices to embrace new information and innovation. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, analysis, advocacy, and/or implementation particularly in the context of systems-level change

Location and Work Requirements

• Ability to effectively use remote work technology, including Slack, Zoom and other technology 
• This role has the opportunity to be fully remote or based out of StriveTogether’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters.
• Cincinnati employees have a hybrid work schedule and come into the office three times per week, with days chosen based on the needs of the role and team member preferences. The dog-friendly office features company-paid parking, a rooftop deck, and snacks and beverages.
• Fully remote team members have access to DeskPass for community desk and meeting room options.
• Up to 28% travel required
• Up to 8% travel for team meetings for remote candidates; Cincinnati-based candidates will have slightly less travel for team meetings 
• Up to 20% travel for site visits to network members and engagement in network offerings.

Compensation and Benefits

This is an exempt role. The salary range for this role is $125,000-$145,000. The salary accounts for Cincinnati-similar geographic regions and may be adjusted based on the cost of labor of the geographic market.

StriveTogether also provides competitive benefits and professional development opportunities including:

• 15 days paid time off with an additional four personal days, eleven holidays and a five-day break at the end of the year. PTO increases to twenty days after five years and staff members can apply for sabbatical in their seventh year of employment.
• Competitive health and dental benefits with up to $2,500 contribution from the organization for HSA for HDHP participants.
• Automatic 3% employer contribution to retirement plan and up to another 1% based on a total of 5% employee contribution.
• Options for professional development internally and externally including webinars, conferences and trainings.
• Paid parental leave.
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Cell phone, internet and $250 yearly home office stipend 

StriveTogether is dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations to support employees with disabilities in fulfilling their job responsibilities. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]to explore available options.

Application and Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a target start date in September 2025. The process below is reflective of the typical process but may adjust slightly based on need and timing.

• Phone screen 
• Hiring manager interview
• Performance task 
• Panel interview
• Reference checks 

We encourage candidates to apply by Monday, July 7 for their application to be considered. Candidates will be compensated for their time for their work on the hiring exercise.

If you need assistance completing your application or require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process due to a disability or another reason protected by law, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive process and are here to help. Please contact us at [email protected].

StriveTogether seeks to bring in a talented and engaged workforce from a range of backgrounds. We recognize that you may not have an exact match with every qualification for this role, and that's okay — we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we welcome your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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