Strategic Expansion Lead

**About TKS** **The Knowledge Society (TKS)** is a global human accelerator focused on developing young people (ages 13-17) to impact billions. In TKS, students learn about solving problems using emerging technologies, develop foundational mindsets, and build real-world skills, while being part of a global community of like-minded people. Our vision is to help create the next generation of unicorn people - people who impact billions. In 2020, TKS was recognized by The World Economic Forum as a "School of the Future" and was also featured in Forbes, BBC, Fast Company etc... We currently have **2,000+ students and alumni from over 200 cities globally.** Our alumni have started venture-backed companies, performed cutting-edge research, presented at the world's largest conferences, and are creating solutions to tackle important problems like maternal mortality, disease, and energy. Location: Anywhere (preferably Toronto). **The Strategic Expansion Role**: This is a key role within the organization and you will be working closely with the executive team. In this role you will oversee all things related to program expansion. This includes recruiting new program directors to launch cities and virtual programs and creating initial awareness and partnerships in new geographies. **Experience we're looking for**: - 6+ years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business development, growth, or partnership roles. - Prior experience hiring and building teams. **What you’ll be doing**: - Expand TKS across the world, both our in-person and virtual programs. - Active headhunting of TKS Directors and Associate Directors (and you'll meet some pretty incredible people in the process. They tend to be former founders, worked at top tech companies, early stage startups, VC, Consulting etc..) - Create strategic partnerships with organizations. We work with companies around the world including Amazon, Google, United Nations, and many more. Leverage these partnerships to launch programs and provide financial aid to students who may need support. - Work cross-functionally with teams on workforce planning and creating timelines to service our growth. **Traits we're looking for**: - Results-driven, ambitious, and gets things done. - Loves building zero-to-one, entrepreneurial. - Ability to figure things out. - Finds ways to turn a no into a maybe and a maybe into a yes. - Exceptional communication of our vision and mission. - Has a long term perspective about the work they do and how it impacts organizations. **Three reasons why people join the TKS team**: - The fulfillment and joy of helping ambitious young people discover their passion, achieve their potential, and make lifelong friendships. We can have a meaningful impact on peoples' lives who will shape the world one day. - Work with awesome mission-driven people who want to make the world a better place. The people at TKS are kind, intelligent, fun, and authentic. There's no politics here. - Have flexibility and ownership over your time. We value results, which is directly correlated with the growth of the students and their enjoyment in the program. - Ps. Yes, we offer health benefits, vacation, swag, and other nice perks._ **Resources to learn more about TKS**: Below we've included some resources that you check out to get a deeper understanding about TKS, including podcasts from our founders and videos of our students. Video: What Does Ambition Mean? Podcast: Nadeem & TKS Philosophy TEDx Talk: Human Potential Forbes: Equipping Youth To... Video: TKShowcase Highlights Podcast: Navid & TKS Story Fast Company: Where Tomorrow's... Video: TKS Changed My Mindset LI-REMOTE