Outreach & Growth Manager

Outreach & Growth ManagerLocation: Dubai, UAE (Hybrid)Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout Dear HappyDear Happy is an emerging startup based in Dubai, building a digital platform that helps young people explore their future through meaningful real-world experiences.We believe students shouldn't have to choose a university course or career path without first having the opportunity to discover what their calling is. Through hands-on experiences, Dear Happy empowers young people to explore their interests, develop practical skills, build confidence, and make more informed decisions about their education, careers, and personal growth.At the centre of Dear Happy is our website platform, designed to connect students and organisations in one place. Students will use the platform to discover opportunities, explore different fields, participate in experiences, track their growth, and build a clearer understanding of their strengths and interests. Companies will use the platform to share opportunities, engage with young people, showcase their work, and connect with future talent.By creating this bridge between young people and organisations, Dear Happy aims to transform how students discover pathways beyond traditional education, while helping organisations inspire, mentor, and develop the next generation.We're now building our team and are looking for someone who wants to play a key role in bringing Dear Happy to schools and organisations across the UAE.About the RoleAs our Founding Outreach & Growth Manager, you'll be responsible for introducing Dear Happy to schools, universities, companies, charities, and organisations, helping grow the platform and its community from the ground up.Your role will focus on increasing adoption by meeting with decision-makers, presenting Dear Happy, organising school visits, encouraging organisations to publish opportunities on the platform, and building long-term relationships that support the platform's growth.Working directly with the founder, you'll help shape our outreach strategy, identify new opportunities, and become one of the first faces of Dear Happy.What You'll DoIntroduce Dear Happy to schools, universities, companies, charities, and community organisations across the UAE.Arrange meetings and presentations with school leaders, career counsellors, wellbeing teams, HR departments, CSR teams, and organisational leaders.Visit schools to present Dear Happy to students and explain how they can benefit from the platform.Encourage organisations to create profiles and publish volunteering and internship opportunitiesDevelop relationships with organisations that want to engage with young people.Represent Dear Happy at education, business, community, and networking events.Build and manage an outreach pipeline.Collaborate with the founder on outreach strategy, expansion plans, and future growth initiatives.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who:Is confident speaking with people at all levels, from students to senior executives.Enjoys presenting ideas and building relationships.Is proactive, organised, and self-motivated.Can work independently while helping build a startup from the ground up.Has excellent communication and presentation skills.Is passionate about education, youth development, community engagement, or social impact.Thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.Experience in business development, education, customer success, recruitment, outreach, sales, partnerships, or community engagement.What Success Looks LikeIn your first year, you'll help:Introduce Dear Happy to schools and organisations across the UAE.Build a strong network of organisations offering opportunities for young people.Grow awareness of Dear Happy among students, educators, and employers.Develop scalable outreach processes as the company expands.Help establish Dear Happy as a trusted platform for youth development and opportunity.Why Join Dear Happy?Help solve a challenge that affects millions of young people: making some of life's biggest decisions without enough real-world exposure to explore their options.Play a key role in building a platform that connects students with opportunities to discover their interests, develop practical skills, and make more informed decisions about their future.Work directly with the founder as one of the first members of the team, with the opportunity to shape the company's direction, strategy, and growth from the very beginning.Build meaningful relationships with schools, universities, companies, charities, and organisations that are committed to investing in the next generation.Contribute to a mission that benefits everyone, empowering young people while helping organisations discover, engage, and develop future talent.Grow alongside the company, taking on increasing responsibility and helping build a platform with the potential to create lasting social impact.If you're driven by purpose, excited about building something from the ground up, and want your work to have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and the communities around them, we'd love to hear from you.