Director of Network Support-School Boards for Academic ExcellenceBig Fish Recruiting

Director of Network SupportSchool Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE)-Jacksonville, FL, or RemoteDirector of Network Support — School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE)Virtual (Jacksonville, FL preferred) | ~20% travel | $75,000–$95,000About the SearchOur client, School Boards for Academic Excellence, has retained Big Fish to lead this search. Big Fish is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in the talent needed to drive policy change. Learn more at recruitbigfish.com.For questions or referrals, contact Angel Fimbres-Barceló at angel@recruitbigfish.com.About SBAESBAE is a nonpartisan nonprofit transforming American education by training and supporting school board members who lead the reforms needed to restore academic excellence. The network spans 55 state-based partner organizations across 42 states and roughly 5,600 board members overseeing the education of more than 13 million students. With 83,000 board members nationwide and $1 trillion in annual education spending at stake, SBAE is built for substantial growth.The RoleThe Director of Network Support is the primary success partner for SBAE's highest-capacity state Network Partners. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, you'll own a portfolio of state organizations and provide white-glove, just-in-time support — strategy, resources, peer connections, and execution help. The right person is a proactive problem-solver who builds deep, trust-based relationships and operates with structured autonomy. SBAE is virtual today and may open a Jacksonville, FL office; candidates open to Jacksonville are preferred. Travel is ~20%.What You'll DoOwn a portfolio of Network Partner relationships; run weekly check-ins and serve as their advocate inside SBAE.Lead SWOT-style strategic planning sessions and co-build action plans for partner growth and impact.Deploy state-specific resources — model policies, talking points, legal support, peer expertise — to help partners navigate complex policy implementation.Help partners plan and execute co-branded conferences, trainings, and legislative briefings, in person and virtual.Host webinars on governance best practices, policy implementation, and educational excellence.Represent SBAE at state partner events.Log reform wins, policy adoptions, and partner milestones in Salesforce; surface partner stories and trends to inform strategy.What We're Looking For3–5+ years in campaign organizing, field operations, account management/client success in mission-driven orgs, program management, or coalition building.Exposure to education, policy, or advocacy work and an understanding of how policy change happens. Direct education reform experience preferred but not required.Track record managing multiple high-stakes relationships with strong responsiveness and accountability.CRM experience (Salesforce preferred).Comfort operating with high autonomy on a virtual team; clear communication and consistent follow-through.Strong bias for action; not easily discouraged by political opposition or competing priorities.Willingness to travel ~20%. Bachelor's degree required.Preferred: Prior work with state-level networks; political campaign or grassroots advocacy background (nonpartisan mindset); K–12 governance knowledge; Mailchimp; grant research/nonprofit development; donor stewardship; state legislative or policy implementation familiarity.Compensation amp; BenefitsSalary: $75,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-subsidized from day one.Employer-paid life insurance equal to 50% of annual salary; 401(k) with up to 2% match; FSA and voluntary disability options.10 vacation days year one, increasing to 20 with tenure.Professional development in a mission-driven, remote-friendly environment.How to ApplyApply at recruitbigfish.com/sbae-network-support.Questions and referrals can go to Angel Fimbres-Barceló at angel@recruitbigfish.com.Salary Range $75,000 - $95,000