Vice President of Metro Expansion
Vice President of Metro Expansion
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25-07-2025
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Job Description
SparkWheel Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on removing barriers preventing students and their families from being successful in school and in life. We believe there is a spark that lives inside each of us and we are here to fuel that spark!
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Title: Vice President Metro Expansion
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Department: Programs; Programs Data and Evaluation Division; Central Office
Location: Remote within Kansas City Metro Area
Classification & Status: Exempt Full-Time
Work Schedule: 40-hour work week approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to and directed by the Chief Program Officer (CPO) the Vice President Metro Expansion (VPME) will work within designated metro areas with an initial focus on the Kansas City Metro making strategic connections with programmatic partners and funders to expand and deepen SparkWheels VPME coordinates this strategic approach with relevant SparkWheel staff as appropriate. The VPME serves as a critical member of the SparkWheel Expansion Committee and Team. The VPME implements the vision and goals of SparkWheel as articulated by the President & CEO.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Metro Expansion Efforts
- Leads expansion efforts in Metro areas aligned to the Strategic Expansion Plan and under the direction of the Chief Program Officer and in collaboration with the Development Team.
- Seeks potential education partners in all types of settings that are interested in partnering with SparkWheel to implement programming.
- Utilizes an established expansion protocol under the direction of the Chief Program Officer that includes initial outreach information meetings and/or presentations coordination of site visits and securing formal district interest in program implementation.
- Engages with the community by maintaining relationships with local metro area chambers of commerce and coalition memberships for the organization and communicating SparkWheel membership opportunities to local staff.
- Collaborates with appropriate External Relations Division team members on community engagement efforts including but not limited to attending and/or presenting to local civic organizations local chambers of commerce meetings and more.
- Coordinates with the Communications & Marketing department on collateral materials.
- Coordinates with Program Operations Team on programmatic events scheduling as needed.
- Monitors financial expenditures and progress against budgetary plan acting appropriately to meet goals and provide a high return on investment in meeting revenue targets.
Funder Relations
- Leverage new and existing relationships by collaborating with Development staff in the cultivation and stewardship of high-profile funders.
- Maintains an active role in the fundraising community keeping current on the latest funding trends and priorities of funders within the scope of work of this position.
- Attends key fundraising events as the liaison for SparkWheel as requested.
- Supports the Development department with fundraising events by soliciting and securing sponsors for events as requested.
Programmatic Partner Relations
- Develops maintains delegates and/or transfers strategic programmatic partner relationships to Program Operations staff as appropriate to support success
- Identifies relevant Metro area programmatic partners cultivates connections and makes introductions to key SparkWheel staff and leadership
- Attends key partnership-related events as the liaison for SparkWheel
- Supports agency-level partnership development efforts by providing relevant information to designated members of the Programs department as appropriate for circumstances or as requested.
- Maintains an active role in the social services education and other relevant communities keeping current on the latest trends and priorities.
- Participates in programmatic partnership relationships with school district partners in collaboration with Program Operations leadership.
Core Values & Shared Responsibilities
- Recognizes shared ownership of agency wide Culture of Philanthropy.
- Develops promotes and practices teamwork in all activities.
- Advocates promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
- Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
- Highly collaborative approach.
- No job is too small mindset.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualifications:
At a minimum the VPME must have a bachelors degree in Nonprofit Management Public Administration Education or nonprofit related field with preference for a masters addition the VPME shall have:
Qualifications:
At a minimum the VPME must have a bachelors degree in Nonprofit Management Public Administration Education or nonprofit related field with preference for a masters addition the VPME shall have:
- At least 7-10 years of nonprofit organizational leadership. Areas of preferred experience in leadership roles include direct program supervision community and funder engagement partnership development and program expansion/implementation.
- Demonstrated and superior interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects meeting strict deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Dedication to relationship building and a commitment to working as an integral part of the team while exercising significant initiative and autonomy
- Excellent knowledge and experience of computer applications such as Microsoft Office electronic data tracking internet web sites Facebook etc.
Physical Demands:
- Work Environment: Office Remote Office School Sites and Community
- Lifting Requirement: 25 pounds
- Travel Requirements:
- Frequent travel both day and overnight including conferences community meetings travel between school sites etc.
- Valid drivers license
- Transportation
- Auto insurance
- Pass various background checks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER POSITION INFORMATION
Mandated Reporter:
As a staff member of SparkWheel Inc. you are a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect as outlined in the employee handbook. Failure to properly report to the appropriate child welfare authority and your supervisor can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. See Mandated Reporter Policy in the Employee Personnel Manual for specific details.
The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change without prior notice.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter resume and three professional references to Applicants will be required to pass state and NSOPR background checks prior to hiring. SparkWheel Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OTHER POSITION INFORMATION
Mandated Reporter:
As a staff member of SparkWheel Inc. you are a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect as outlined in the employee handbook. Failure to properly report to the appropriate child welfare authority and your supervisor can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. See Mandated Reporter Policy in the Employee Personnel Manual for specific details.
The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change without prior notice.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter resume and three professional references to Applicants will be required to pass state and NSOPR background checks prior to hiring. SparkWheel Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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