Director of Partnership Activation

The James Beard Foundation, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years in corporate partnership management within agency, non-profit, or events settings.
  • Experience with large-scale events related to food media or culinary a plus.
  • Strong alignment with the James Beard Foundation's mission.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and communication skills.
  • Proficient in project management and relationship building.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in dynamic environments.
  • Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional client services to JBF sponsors and partners across various events and initiatives.
  • Oversee the tracking and reporting of sponsor activations, ensuring contractual compliance.
  • Create comprehensive wrap reports showcasing partner achievements and alignment with objectives.
  • Ensure accurate representation of sponsors in all JBF materials, adhering to contract stipulations.
  • Collaborate with marketing to devise effective digital and programmatic partnership strategies.
  • Lead the implementation of brand partnership goals and oversee team procedures.
  • Generate status reports for sponsors and provide updates to leadership.
  • Engage cross-departmental teams to foster excellent partner communications.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
  • Life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
  • Commuter benefits and retirement savings plans.
  • Employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement options.
  • Generous paid time off and support for fertility planning.
  • Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Opportunities to attend staff events and access to events at JBF's Platform at Pier 57.
  • Hybrid work schedule with office attendance required 2 days per week.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Deliver top-notch client services for the Foundation's portfolio of sponsors and partners across JBF events, programs, and initiatives, to nurture growth over time in alignment with JBF's mission and values
  • Oversee coordination, tracking, and reporting on sponsor activations and deliverables across events, digital, and social platforms to ensure all deliverables are completed within contract term
  • Create partnership wrap reports to demonstrate that partners are achieving their objectives
  • Ensure sponsors are represented correctly in JBF materials and in accordance with the provisions laid out in the contract, including review/approval timelines
  • Coordinate with marketing and communications team to concept effective digital and programmatic partnership extensions, overseeing branded social strategy and calendar timelines for partners
  • Ensure implementation of agreed upon brand partnerships team goals and procedures
  • Provide ongoing sponsor status reports and updates to leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage internal priorities while working toward partner goals
  • Advise on renewal and expansion strategies for portfolio of partners to meet JBF's growth goals and deliver on the partner's brand and business objectives
  • Engage other JBF departments with partners as required to ensure excellent partner-facing communications
  • Keep abreast of best practices in the field and key corporate moves and changes.

Requirements

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver top-notch client services for the Foundation's portfolio of sponsors and partners across JBF events, programs, and initiatives, to nurture growth over time in alignment with JBF's mission and values
  • Oversee coordination, tracking, and reporting on sponsor activations and deliverables across events, digital, and social platforms to ensure all deliverables are completed within contract term
  • Create partnership wrap reports to demonstrate that partners are achieving their objectives
  • Ensure sponsors are represented correctly in JBF materials and in accordance with the provisions laid out in the contract, including review/approval timelines
  • Coordinate with marketing and communications team to concept effective digital and programmatic partnership extensions, overseeing branded social strategy and calendar timelines for partners
  • Ensure implementation of agreed upon brand partnerships team goals and procedures
  • Provide ongoing sponsor status reports and updates to leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage internal priorities while working toward partner goals
  • Advise on renewal and expansion strategies for portfolio of partners to meet JBF's growth goals and deliver on the partner's brand and business objectives
  • Engage other JBF departments with partners as required to ensure excellent partner-facing communications
  • Keep abreast of best practices in the field and key corporate moves and changes.


Requirements:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working with corporate partners in an agency, non-profit, or events setting
  • Experience working in large-scale events, food media and/or culinary a plus
  • High energy and passion for the James Beard Foundation's mission
  • Strategic thinker, creative problem solver, and excellent communicator with strong relationship management skills
  • Strong sense of initiative and self-starter with a drive to success
  • Excellent attention to detail, conscientious work ethic
  • Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable style
  • Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office including PowerPoint, CRM systems (preferably Salesforce), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Monday.com, Pageproof
  • Ability to deal effectively with the diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
  • Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Benefits

JBF offers its employees a dynamic work environment with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents; life insurance; flexible spending account; commuter benefits; retirement savings; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement/ professional development; and generous paid time off. We also offer fertility planning support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Additional perks include staff events, tickets to events at Platform by JBF (Pier 57), and much more.

The Foundation currently works a hybrid schedule that requires employees to be in our NYC office 2 days per week. This position is not eligible for relocation.

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