Senior Director External Relations, Chicago

iMentor is seeking a strategic, externally oriented leader to serve as Senior Director of External Relations in Chicago. This role is responsible for advancing regional revenue, strengthening iMentor’s presence in the market, and building partnerships that expand opportunity for young people.

Reporting to iMentor’s VP of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, the Senior Director will lead the execution of a comprehensive external relations strategy across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, government engagement, and brand visibility. They will serve as a key representative of iMentor in the Chicago region, cultivating relationships with funders, civic leaders, and institutional partners, and activating the Regional Board as a driver of revenue, engagement, and network expansion.

This role operates at the intersection of national strategy and execution, working in close partnership with national philanthropy and marketing & communications teams, as well as regional leadership, to translate enterprise priorities into effective regional strategies and outcomes.