Brand Partnerships Manager

Description

About Us: AMC is an almost 150-year-old conservation non-profit focused on outdoor recreation from Maine to Virginia. With over 30 lodges, huts, and volunteer camps & cabins, we believe that by getting people outdoors we unlock and deepen our community’s commitment to conservation. We partner with local communities, outdoor brands, and government entities to expand our community’s impact.

Position Overview: AMC is seeking a dynamic and strategic Brand Partnerships Manager to drive the growth and success of our brand partnerships. This role is pivotal in enhancing our organization's visibility, deepening engagement with our community, and supporting our conservation mission through collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of marketing acumen, partnership development expertise, and a passion for outdoor recreation and conservation.

The Brand Partnerships Manager will be responsible for recruiting and prospecting new partners, executing agreements, stewarding relationships with partners, proactive outreach to current partners to ensure close communication, and aligning opportunities for partners to engage in AMC campaigns and programming.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and Manage Partnerships: Identify, cultivate, secure, and manage strategic partnerships with mission-aligned brands to advance AMC’s mission and expand our reach.

· Program Planning: Help to evolve and advance partnership strategies that align with AMC’s goals and enhance our community engagement and mission impact.

· Collaborative Coordination: Work closely with AMC’s development, conservation, lodging, marketing, membership, merchandise, and other teams to integrate partnership initiatives into broader organizational strategies.

· Content and Communication: Collaborate with the Growth Team to develop compelling content that highlights the value and impact of partnerships.

· Activations and Events: Work with brand partners to create or partner on events that meet the demands of partners and enhance the visibility of AMC. In addition, collaborate with AMC teams (development, trails, programs, etc.) to develop brand partner volunteer events.

· Partnership Metrics: Analyze and report on partnership initiatives, using insights to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement.

· Membership Support: In addition to ad hoc support, ensure that the brand partnership strategy aligns with how AMC delivers value to its network of 90,000 members. The Brand Partnerships Manager will be a key thought partner and collaborator in helping AMC deliver on ambitious membership growth targets as part of its strategic plan.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand partnerships, marketing, or related roles, with a proven track record in developing and managing successful partnerships.

· Strong understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, and partnership management.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

· Experience in nonprofit or cause-related marketing is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal direction in a remote setting.

· Passion for the outdoors and commitment to conservation and social impact.

· Comfort with standard software programs. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

· High level of self-awareness, humility, interpersonal skills, humor, and emotional intelligence.

Location: This is a remote position with 15-20% travel required for events and activations. We are open to candidates located in the Northeast metro area.

Salary: $52,300 - $70,600

We are committed to equitable compensation practices. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, competencies, and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

· Health Plan: Generous employer contributions through Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts with optional vision and dental.

· Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.

· Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.

· Retirement: 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule. This benefit increases with tenure.

· Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and up to 11 paid company holidays at hire. This benefit increases with tenure.

· Other Team Member Perks:

· 30% discount on AMC Merchandise Free Annual AMC Membership

· 10 Free nights at AMC locations

· Educational Assistance

· Pro deal discounts on equipment & gear and more!