Job details
Salary $75,000 - $95,000 a year
Full job description
Rock the vote seeks a director of corporate partnershipsThis position is part of the program team and reports to the vp of programsThe position location is flexible, and will be remote during the pandemic.
The director of corporate partnerships will be responsible for strategically advancing and managing rock the vote’s corporate program, brands for democracy, which currently boast approximately 40 partnersThis includes maintaining and furthering a menu of partnership opportunities; producing marketing materials and events; pitching and onboarding new partners; managing and executing deliverables; and identifying creative ways to maximize sustainability and program growth to further rock the vote’s strategic goals.
The director of corporate partnerships will play a key role as a member of the programs team in strategic brainstorming and advising as rock the vote continues to enhance its quality and superior programming, prioritizes sustainability, and maximizes reach and impact among strategic audiences.
Candidates must be eager to work in a fast-paced, campaign-like environment and able to balance and prioritize competing prioritiesMust be able to periodically work long, irregular hoursThis position requires an individual who can serve as a thought leader and partner to the vp of programs.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and provide high-level strategic advice to vp of programs on corporate program development, including long-term strategy, growth, targeting, and opportunities.
Direct and manage strategy, plans, metrics and execution of brands for democracy programming that currently includes approximately 40 companies
Recruit and foster strategic brand partnerships that will further rock the vote’s mission and goals identifying and outlining activities, streamlining deliverables whenever applicable, and preparing partnership agreements
Pro-actively manage ongoing communications with brands to coordinate deliverables, maximize opportunities, pivot as needed, evaluate and improve programming
Oversee execution of agreement deliverables collaborating with team members and streamlining internal systems
Collaborate with team members to further product and service portfolio and assets to strengthen and optimize brand partnerships, such as employee engagement opportunities
Oversee creating and enhancing brands for democracy marketing assets to recruit new brands, articulate opportunities and resources, and demonstrate value add to corporate partners
Requirements:
6-8 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, corporate social impact, corporate marketing, business-to-business sales, corporate fundraising, or corporate partnerships
Ability to serve as advisor to vp of programs on all matters related to corporate partnership programming
Proven and highly effective written and oral communication skills, with an ability to distill complex information into easy-to-understand messages under pressure.
Results-focused and highly organized with attention to detail and
Exceptional ability to prioritize opportunities, adapt to changing circumstances, and manage multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain relationships with various stakeholders and different personalities
Ability to work independently, with a commitment to open and honest communication.
Proven ability to evaluate and incorporate feedback from multiple sources into decision-making process
Established project management experience with commitment to working collaboratively, transparently and in partnership with program directors and across the organization
A demonstrated commitment to civic engagement, voting, social justice
Desired qualifications
Fundraising or sales experience
Familiarity with marketing research and analytics
Experience directing or managing programs
Previous nonprofit or political experience
Salary and benefits:
Starting salary range is $75,000 – $95,000
Competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums, 100% of medical premiums for employee dependents, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, employer retirement contributions (simple ira), cell phone stipend, professional development opportunities, and generous paid time off, including paid family and medical leave.
To apply: submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to jobs@rockthevote.com with the subject line “director of corporate partnerships”.
Rock the vote is an equal opportunity employerWe are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, immigrants, members of the lgbtq community, and persons from low-income and working-class backgrounds to apply.
