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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ABOUT CRISTO REY ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Cristo Rey Orange County High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with relevant work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Our Corporate Work Study Model Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program is a unique workforce development model that creates meaningful partnerships between students and local employers. Through this proven national model, student associates provide valuable support to leading Orange County companies, earning a portion of the cost of their education while gaining job experience, growing in self-confidence, and realizing the relevance of education. Our corporate partners play a vital role in shaping the future of Orange County’s youth by creating opportunities that foster skill development, confidence, and career readiness. In return, partner organizations benefit from early access to emerging talent and the opportunity to build innovative talent pipelines. Student associates bring fresh perspective, energy, and reliability to entry-level roles, strengthening workplace culture, advancing diversity, and contributing positively to organizational success. Cristo Rey makes this as easy as possible. Student associates are employees of our work study program and contracted to companies in a fee-for-service arrangement. We take care of all the training, payroll, compliance, and transportation, and even have a unique agreement with the Department of Labor. Over 3,300 companies nationwide partner with 41 Cristo Rey schools across the country. ABOUT THE POSITION Cristo Rey Orange County High School seeks a mission-driven, dynamic Director of Business Development with strong roots in the Orange County business community. This individual will secure opportunities for students by expanding our network of Corporate Work Study partners, opening doors for students to gain transformative workplace experiences that align with our mission of preparing leaders for lives of faith, purpose, and service. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing new corporate partnerships while supporting high-level strategy, pipeline management, and executive-level engagement. The Director will play a critical role in expanding revenue, strengthening employer partnerships, and ensuring Cristo Rey Orange County meets ambitious student placement and growth goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship builder who thrives on connecting organizations with meaningful opportunities for impact. They are energized by generating new business opportunities, cultivating executive-level relationships, and advancing partnerships from initial introduction through successful implementation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Corporate Partnership Development Identify, cultivate, and secure new Corporate Work Study Program partnerships. Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies across key industries and employer sectors. Build relationships with executives, business owners, and community leaders. Leverage existing networks and community connections to generate qualified partnership opportunities. Present the Corporate Work Study Program to prospective partners through meetings, presentations, tours, and events. Support the onboarding and transition of new corporate partners. Business Development & Sales Strategy Advance prospective partners through the full relationship development cycle. Develop customized proposals and presentations aligned with employer needs. Contribute to sector-based outreach campaigns and growth initiatives. Collaborate with leadership, advancement, board members, and the Jobs Committee to achieve placement goals. Identify emerging opportunities to e