Now Hiring: Independent Contractor: K-12 Partnership Consultant
- Christy Bertolo
- Jul 11
- 2 min read

BridgED (www.BridgEDk12.com) is on a mission to bridge the gap between K-12 education and future career opportunities. We empower students, teachers, and parents by providing access to career awareness, understanding, and exploration programming that reveal previously unknown pathways. With a proven model and five successful district partnerships in Central Ohio, we're ready to expand our impact across the state and beyond.
We're seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial Independent Contractor (1099 commission only) to lead our K-12 partnership development efforts in Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your existing network and build a significant portfolio of school district relationships, bringing BridgED's valuable programming to more students.
What You'll Do:
Identify and Engage: Proactively identify K-12 school districts across Ohio that would benefit from BridgED's career access programming.
Build Relationships: Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers within school districts (e.g., superintendents, curriculum directors, guidance counselors, career-tech coordinators).
Sell and Secure Partnerships: Effectively articulate the value proposition of BridgED's programs and secure new district partnerships.
Activate Programming: Work collaboratively with new partner districts to successfully launch and integrate BridgED's career awareness initiatives.
Strategic Growth: Contribute to the overall growth strategy of BridgED, identifying new opportunities and sharing insights from the field.
Represent BridgED: Act as a passionate ambassador for BridgED, showcasing our commitment to student success.
Who You Are:
Experienced in K-12: You have a strong background working in or closely with K-12 education. You understand the landscape, challenges, and decision-making processes within school districts.
Connected to the Community: You possess a robust network within the Ohio K-12 education system, the business community, or a strong blend of both. You know who to talk to and how to connect.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: You're a self-starter who thrives in an independent role, taking initiative and ownership of your results. You're driven by the opportunity to build and grow.
Proven Sales Acumen: You have a track record of successfully building relationships and securing agreements, ideally in an education or B2B sales context.
Excellent Communicator: You can clearly and persuasively articulate complex ideas and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Passionate about Student Success: You genuinely care about opening doors for students and believe in the power of career awareness.
Results-Oriented: You're focused on achieving partnership goals and expanding BridgED's reach.
Why Partner with BridgED?
Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly empower students, teachers, and parents by providing essential career insights and opportunities.
Proven Model: You'll be building upon a successful and established business model with demonstrable results.
Autonomy and Flexibility: This independent contractor role offers the flexibility to manage your own schedule and approach.
Growth Potential: Be a key player in BridgED's expansion, with significant opportunities to contribute to and benefit from our growth.
If you're a connected, driven, and passionate individual ready to make a significant impact on K-12 students' futures, we encourage you to connect with us to discuss this exciting opportunity.
To Express Interest:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and network to Chris@UNITECorporateEngagement.com.






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