Lead, Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening (Remote)

Title: Lead Ecosystem Partnerships and Convening

Department: Philanthropy & Community

Reporting to: Lead Community Power

Compensation: CAD 102000 - CAD 131000

Location: Remote - Canada(Candidates based in British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario Nova Scotia or willing to relocate)

Who We Are:

World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational economic and social inclusion of immigrants refugees and international students. For 50 years WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy designing programs and providing philanthropic funding we partner with a diverse set of organizations leaders and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners WES enables people to learn work and thrive in new places. For more information about WES please visit our website at .

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Lead Community Power within the Philanthropy & Community department the Lead Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening is responsible for building and stewarding strong trust-based partnerships with immigrant-led organizations (ILOs) and grassroots leaders. The role leads how WES designs and delivers capacity-sharing and convening activities that strengthen partners leadership readiness and ability to engage in systems change work. This role translates partner insights into practical learning and convening approaches ensures high-quality and inclusive experiences and supports partners to participate as equal actors across the ecosystem. The role acts as the connective tissue between WES and ILOs immigrant leaders and other stakeholders by maintaining trust navigating complex relationships and aligning community insights with broader organizational priorities through partnering closely with the Community Centering and Partnership team.

A key role the Lead will play is to develop and maintains the partners readiness to engage in systems change and learning frameworks ensuring learning and evaluation practices are learning-oriented non-extractive and grounded in inclusion and cultural awareness. Through strategic insight collaboration and continuous learning this role supports both partner success and internal alignment.

What Youll Do:

Trust-building and Relationship Management(35%)

• Lead the development and the maintenance of strength and trust-based and long-term relationships/partnerships with immigrant-led organizations grassroots groups and community and place-based coalitions.
• Model and reinforce relational norms such as inclusion reciprocity transparency and collaboration and support the teams adoption of these norms through translating them into clear team practices.
• Serve as a senior relationship steward demonstrating leadership presence and influence to maintain partnerships longevity.
• Oversee engagement rhythms ensuring interactions are respectful non-extractive and aligned with partner capacity needs and ensure consistent follow-through across the portfolio work.
• Sponsor and support onboarding and offboarding processes that promote clarity inclusion and continuous learning across relationships.

Strategy planning and learning and convening design(30%)

• Co-author the capacity-sharing and learning design and innovative convening strategies with the Community Power Lead and Head of Philanthropy and Community bringing strategic insight entrepreneurial thinking and strong collaboration to translate Community Power goals into a clear delivery plan.
• Lead the design and delivery of modular learning offerings fostering teamwork and inclusion while setting quality standards for external consultants and team members and coaching team members to deliver strong facilitation outcomes.
• Ensure field sensing and partner feedback are actively gathered and clearly communicated using structured problem solving and adaptability to guide rapid iteration in collaboration with internal teams when applicable.

Partner readiness measurement(20%)

• Develop maintain and continuously improve the framework and monitoring system for ILOs readiness to engage in systems change ensuring indicators and outcomes reflect mission alignment cultural awareness and trust-based practices and follow through with external partners.
• Establish a consistent learning and measurement rhythm translating insights into practical improvements through strong decision making and process adjustment tactics.
• Provide guidance to their team and insights to other systems change teams leads on how capability gaps are being addressed.

Team management and internal coordination(15%)

• Manage staff aligning work across teams toward shared goals and community-defined outcomes.
• Drive accountability by maintaining a strong focus on learning impact and results across internal and external partners.
• Provide strong supervision mentorship coaching and performance management to direct reports.
• Provide functional oversight to the Initiative Lead Community Readiness and Co-creation ensuring operational execution aligns with Community Power strategy and that roles connections and collaboration requirements across the team are clear.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners to integrate readiness insights into broader strategy and planning.

Your Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Community Development Social Justice & Community Engagement Adult Education & Community Development or equivalent of education and/or experience
• 8 years of experience in community partnerships ecosystem building preferably within the philanthropic ecosystem supporting immigrant/community-based organizations and groups.
• Leadership experience setting priorities success measures and translating strategy into execution plans through strong project management and team collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead and coach others foster teamwork inclusion and high-quality outcomes with the ability to lead through others.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively communicate expectations feedback and complex ideas clearly.
• Experience establishing standards and quality assurance for convenings and learning experiences with attention to inclusion and accessibility.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to oversee the design of learning environments that prioritize community capability over institutional compliance.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills including knowing when to lead directly versus delegate.
• Demonstrated strength in relationship building and maintenance particularly in navigating complex situations and sustaining trust.
• Experience planning and delivering convenings that are innovative inclusive and respectful of community capacity.
• High-level knowledge of adult-learning theories Co-creation approaches and Collective Impact frameworks/strategies as well as developmental and impact evaluation.
• High-level adaptability and learning orientation: ability to work with ambiguity and emerging models building feedback loops and iterating based on learning to improve quality consistency and outcomes over time.
• Experience designing and producing convenings at scale (multi-stakeholder events cross-regional cohorts) including accessibility and language access planning.
• Experience in philanthropy and/or trust-based grantmaking environments including partnering with program and resource-equity teams.
• Deep commitment to immigrant justice transparency strength-based and trust-based approaches to working with communities.

Desired

• Experience navigating immigration systems in the US and/or Canada preferred
• Experience managing budgets and external partners with strong organizational relationship management and planning skills.
• Experience working across the US and Canada and/or with geographically distributed partners; able to adapt approaches to local context and cultural considerations.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills relevant to partner communities (e.g. French/English or other languages).

What We Offer:

Joining our team at WES means embarking on a purpose-driven career with a global impact where you contribute daily to making a tangible difference in the lives of people worldwide. Youll thrive in an employee-centric environment with access to learning opportunities pathways for personal and professional development and recognition of your achievements. Our inclusive mission-driven culture values employees and focuses on investing in our people through our culture people framework and programming while offering the flexibility of remote work options.

• Work-Life Harmony: We believe that success is all about maintaining balance. Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling paired with generous time-off policies designed to assist you in maintaining a healthy equilibrium between your personal and professional commitments. Our comprehensive wellness programs and work environment are focused on fostering your well-being.
• Rewards and Recognition: Your dedication and achievements are the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the importance of valuing your hard work which is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and tangible rewards to celebrate your contributions.
• Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to nurturing growth within our team recognizing that growth is essential to providing opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development. To prioritize your learning and success we invest in comprehensive training programs and offer tuition reimbursement opportunities. We promote a culture of continuous learning that empowers you to thrive and evolve in your career.
• Innovation and Impact: Engage in work that directly transforms lives and empowers individuals and communities by expanding access to global educational and professional pathways. Join us in fostering a culture that values innovation embraces new approaches and leverages transformation to implement and drive impactful change.
• Community and Connection: Our team is made up of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds who have varying perspectives and ideas. Our diverse workforce reflects the global community we serve and we take pride in it. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and included. Experience the power of connection by participating in a range of activities including employee-led resource groups town halls collaborative team events meaningful volunteer opportunities and initiatives that promote equity celebrate diversity and cultivate a strong sense of belonging within our organization.

Values:

• Opportunity - We open doors so people can build better futures.
• Inclusion - We become stronger more creative and more resilient when we embrace diversity.
• Equity - We uphold fairness and justice in our work and actions.
• Enterprising - We are resourceful inventive and driven.

Inclusive Recruitment Process:

We welcome all applicants irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints. At our organization individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Our Commitment:

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment from recruitment and hiring to promotions training and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal state and local anti-discrimination laws. For us diversity goes beyond compliance its about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

If you require assistance and/or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please contact us at were here to support you. Our Talent Acquisition team is happy to work with you to find solutions that meet your needs.

For more information about WES please visit our website at

This position is an existing vacancy and is currently open for hire.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1