DEVT100: Corporate Partnership Development, Manager

Overview:

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) education to 5th-8th grade girls in New Jersey underserved communities.

We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online after school projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.

The Corporate Partnership Development Manager oversees the daily operations of the Corporate Partnership Development team at JerseySTEM. Leading a team of Development Leads and Senior Leads, this role involves strategy, collaboration, and execution to ensure that the department’s goals align with JerseySTEM's mission and objectives.

• The Team Lead will work closely with the DEVT Department head to develop and implement effective strategies for soliciting donations.

• Lead the Corporate Development Team to identify and engage with organizations interested in financially supporting JerseySTEM.

• Build and foster relationships with key personnel at organizations directly involved with dispersing of funds and community outreach activities.

• Help coordinate and attend events and activities involving Program Sponsors and Supporters.

• Track and report on the effectiveness of Corporate and other donor organization engagement strategies and adjust as needed to achieve program goals.

• Provide guidance and support to the Corporate Development Team, including training, mentoring, and performance management.

• Collaborate with strategic groups within JerseySTEM to improve operational efficiency.

• Mandatory Meetings:

  • Conduct/lead virtual team meetings weekly: Saturdays 10am EST

  • Attend monthly Department Heads Meetings(2nd Thursday 7:30pm)

• Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap

• Strong leadership/team building skills

• Resourceful, can-do attitude

• Experience with donor organizations

• Outreach experience preferred

• Experience leading a function (i.e. team, department manager, etc) and managing others

• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, salesforce)

• Networking and sales experience (preferred)

• Flexible schedule to allow for ad hoc calls during the work week (preferred)