JCI Partnerships Manager (Institutional)

Location: Remote Junior Chamber International (JCI), Inc. is seeking a Partnerships Manager-Institutional Partners. The Partnerships Manager serves as a point of contact for JCI partners and as a project manager for JCI partnership initiatives with external organizations, as assigned by the Partnerships Director. The Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading the organization in developing and maintaining relationships with corporate and institutional partners to further the JCI mission, working alongside the Partnerships Director and internal JCI teams to drive new and existing opportunities that benefit JCI members and yield brand awareness, membership growth/retention, and financial sustainability. The Partnerships Manager serves at the direction of, reports to, and is directly responsible to the Partnership Director. Key Responsibilities Serves as project manager for JCI partnership initiatives with external organizations, as assigned by the Partnership Director Identify and shape partnership opportunities and priorities Follow up on all partnership agreements and manage partner relationships Draft corporate and institutional partner presentations Draft proposals for Memorandum of Understanding and sponsorship contracts Draft reports and action plans for partnership development Draft post-event reports for partner activities and present results Draft and propose a yearly partnership activations agenda Maintain all historical information about partnerships and update in the shared workspace Identify and contact potential corporate and institutional partners as assigned by the Partnerships Director Work closely with the Partnerships Director, National and Local JCI Organizations, to achieve yearly targets Act as JCI’s point of contact for external partners (as assigned by the Partnerships Director) Proactively grow and strengthen relationships with both new and existing partners Work alongside JCI internal teams, particularly Marketing, Events, Skills & Development, and Growth & Development, to drive new and existing partnership opportunities that benefit JCI members Organize partner events, workshops, speaking roles, and other partner activities during JCI events Attend events such as World Congress, Area Conferences, and other JCI events as necessary Represent JCI at relevant partnership events (as assigned by the Partnerships Director) and present reports on events to the Partnership Director Job Specific Competencies Ability to combine flexibility and creativity to problem solve Demonstrates proficiency in research, review, marketing, and project management Knowledge in strategy and project development Knowledge of stakeholder relationship management strategies Proven ability to maintain successful relationships with external partners Demonstrates strong self-management skills and consistently meets deadlines without the need for supervision. Proactively communicates project progress and ensures stakeholders remain well-informed. Ability to work independently but also operate efficiently and effectively within a collaborative team environment. Demonstrates proficiency with the Apple Mac operating system Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrates proficiency in Google Applications Demonstrates proficiency in online communication and marketing tools, including Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, Zoom Webinars, & Discord Skilled in project management, marketing, and database software, with proficiency in tools such as Airtable, Canva, and other job-relevant platforms Preferred proficiency in creating and researching media content on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of cultures and communication styles Mature, charismatic personality possessing the leadership and diplomacy required to work effectively with senior staff and JCI members Builds rapport and trust easily with others Communicates both verbally and in writing clearly and effectively Job Specific Competencies (cont’d Shows respect and sensitivity to cultural differences Individual Contributor Competencies Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds Applies effective planning and organizational skills Contributes when on teams and promotes teamwork Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a sense of discretion, especially with confidential information Develops and maintains working relationships with all levels of JCI personnel, officers, members, and partners Extremely sensitive to issues of protocol Follows directions Identifies and solves problems in a timely manner Is flexible Manages competing priorities Can multitask and adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events Manages time effectively Meets deadlines Pays attention to detail Takes initiative to learn Leadership Competencies Adjusts plans and deadlines appropriately, given the dynamic work environment Fosters collaboration between departments Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; is a critical thinker Leads projects from concept through completion successfully Leadership Competencies (Cont’d) Promotes and translates the JCI Mission, Vision, and Values in daily interactions with others Works under pressure Analyzes facts and data, evaluates options, and develops solutions to complex problems Drives progress and gets results, even in the face of challenge and adversity Uses effective public speaking and presentation skills. Additional Desired Qualifications International experience Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing Experience writing in English for non-native speakers, if applicable English, Spanish, French, and Japanese are the working languages of JCI. Speaking and writing fluently in English is required, and knowledge of other working languages of JCI is a plus. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, International Relations, or related field Two to five years of partnership management or development experience in a non-profit organization or related experience To Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this role to: Wendy Cox JCI HR & Office Manager wcox@jci.cc Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 25th, at 23:59 (US CENTRAL TIME). Please include “Partnerships Manager-Institutional Partners Application – JCI Global Headquarters” in the subject line of your email. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled before the deadline.