This role will focus on seeking out New Partners to assist with the work of Light a Single Candle Foundation (LASC), and to provide support to existing Partners when called on.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the President and Executive Director to identifying new Partners to scale and develop the mission of LASC and our current Partners
- Initiate outreach, schedule introductory conversations, and nurture early- stage relationships to build a pipeline of prospects across the LASC focus areas in poverty relief and development
- In coordination with multiple LASC team members engage with our current Partners when required, and solicit New Partner leads from same
- Conduct International site visits independently and jointly with LASC team/leadership and in coordination with Principal and Implementing partners.
- Take the lead role in new Partner identification and qualification to further grow our poverty interventions
- Coordinate with LASC international program officers and other team members throughout our 7-country footprint of Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador
- Perform research to support a global pursuit of Potential Partners
- Ability to manage and succeed in providing support to multiple projects & partners simultaneously
- Prepare regular updates for leadership on progress, risks and opportunities with prospective Partners
Qualifications:
- Candidate will reside in St. Louis, MO region and work out of the newly renovated Chesterfield, MO office
- Ability to travel to Central America and within the USA as needed. Willingness to travel 8-10 weeks out of the year to visit international and US Partners as well as conferences. Travel may occur with our Partners and with LASC team members but often independently
- 3-5 years' professional experience in cultivating new business relationships
- Best candidates will have substantial non-profit experience or have demonstrated the ability to succeed in a non-profit work environment
- Experience in organizational programs and project oversight is preferred
- Prior experience in impact and program measurement with 3rd party partnerships preferred
- Spanish speaking skill is preferred but not required as many partners are bilingual
- International experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree required
- Demonstrated competence with excel and Microsoft suite products
- Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and professional skills are required
- Assist the President and Executive Director of the foundation as requested and perform additional duties as necessary
Personal Characteristics
- Self-motivated, works well independently, and desires to participate in creating a positive team environment
- Compassion for serving the poor coupled with a commitment to support their potential
- Embraces a model of empowerment, accountability, partnership, and hope in executing the work of LASC
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with great follow-up abilities. Possesses proficient listening skills with an openness to learning.
- Strong and professional work ethic, flexible, and adaptive to change.
- Enjoys networking and identifying solutions in response to challenges.
- Enjoys a small team environment and values playing a key role in the development of the organization to its full potential.
- Willingness to be a key part of the organization's leadership team is required
- Has the ability to communicate well and in doing so educate potential partners on the many benefits of working with LASC.
- Outgoing approach with strong personality skills is always a plus.
Wage and Benefits
- Will be competitive and dependent upon earnings history, skills and qualifications.
- A salary range of $130,000-$145,000 with annual performance and salary review
- Paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, and retirement plan benefits included
