STEM Generation, Partnerships Manager

STEM Generation

Partnerships Manager Job Description

February 25, 2021

STEM Generation has an exciting job opening for a Partnerships Manager in Colorado. The mission of STEM Generation is to address inequities in early STEM learning opportunities. We do this by empowering teachers at high needs schools to inspire students to develop their leadership and STEM skills and identify as STEM capable. We teach and inspire the next generation of STEM innovators to identify as STEM-capable and to solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy.

The Partnerships Manager is an experienced, passionate and strategic professional who will support our existing partnerships with organizations, sponsors, donors and the Board. This position requires an attitude of growth and learning, a strong aptitude of organization and communication, and a passion for supporting the work of STEM Generation.

This contracted, part-time position – 20 hours/week – will extend from the hire date through June 2021, with potential for continuation as a Full-Time employee thereafter. The Partnerships Manager reports to the Executive Director, works virtually with the team, and is responsible for several core tasks, including:

• Cultivation of new partnerships while maintaining existing partnerships/relationships,
• Support a contract Grant Writer
• Manage follow-up for donors, including correct and timely preparation of acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, and thank you notes following required and best practices,
• Develop any necessary stewardship practices, establishing consistent guidelines and procedures where needed, improving inefficient processes wherever possible,
• Assist with communications as needed including impact – and sponsor-related social media posts, impact reports, quarterly newsletters, events, and
• Support our board and efforts of our Partnerships, Development & Marketing Committees.

There is tremendous growth opportunity for a high energy professional to take on additional tasks and projects in line with the organization’s mission and vision.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in communications, marketing or sales including events, preferably with remote employees and teams.
• A successful track record in meeting your goals, securing new gifts, and developing long-term donor relationships
• English language fluency with, persuasive writing style, and energizing presentation skills.
• Ability to embrace change
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A high level of self-confidence, creativity, and self-motivation needed to undertake diverse responsibilities.
• An ideal candidate will have experience in:
• Project management systems, customer relationship management (CRM), social media platforms, G Suite
• Worked in a fast-paced small company/startup environment where progress must be made on multiple projects at the same time.

Other

• Open to working with the following digital platforms: FreedCamp, HootSuite, QGiv, Hubspot, Canva, and Google & Microsoft Office Apps.
• Flexing your self-organization and time management skills, identifying urgent vs. important tasks and prioritizing as needed.
• Being a team player and ready to step up to help support or champion projects.
• Working independently without direct supervision.
• Finding several solutions to a roadblock and being scrappy when you need to be.
• Giving or receiving constructive, timely, and appropriate feedback.
• Expressing a passion for STEM Generation’s mission
• Being willing to accept other duties, big or small, as assigned by the Executive Director

In a desire to provide a range of STEM role models for the communities we serve, STEM Generation encourages and welcomes diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, STEM Generation does not discriminate in employment opportunities, policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our policy to employ persons on the basis of ability, experience, education, and character.

To apply, please send us an email through our Contact Page.