Offer summary

Qualifications:

Genuine concern about solving the STEM education gender gap., Strong leadership and team-building skills are essential., Experience with donor organizations and outreach is preferred., Comfortable working in a virtual organization with digital tools like G-Suite and Slack..

Key responsabilities:

Lead the Corporate Development Team to engage with organizations supporting JerseySTEM.

Build relationships with key personnel involved in funding and community outreach.

Track and report on the effectiveness of donor engagement strategies.

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

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

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)

Qualifications:

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)