DEVT102: Corporate Partnership Development, Lead
About JerseySTEM:
All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organizationâs gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. Kâ12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
Overview:
This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (âSTEMâ) 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 Lead at JerseySTEM serves as a key member of the corporate outreach team, focusing on identifying and engaging potential corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnership Development Manager, this role requires a proactive approach to establishing connections and building relationships that align with JerseySTEM's mission and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for a limited number of Corporations of the same general market space (Chemical, Civil, Finance, Services, etc.) to identify critical decision makers, present JerseySTEMâs mission and financial requirements, and facilitate approval and disbursement of funding.Build relationships with key Corporate employees.Research and identify potential corporate partners, understanding their goals, CSR objectives, and potential alignment with JerseySTEM's programs.Assist in creating customized partnership proposals that address the specific needs and interests of prospective partners.Provide marketing ideas and concepts for materials and opportunities for promoting our organization to potential donors.Communicate with DEVT leadership on the progress of efforts.Attend Corporate related activities involving those organizations they are responsible for.Attend weekly mandatory virtual meetings Desired Experience and skillsUnderstanding of Corporate reporting and approval processes. Familiarity with a particular market space (e.g., key corporations, industry specific events, industry leaders).Strong communication skills, friendly, creativity, driven to do volunteer work that is compatible with our mission.Previous outreach or cold calling experience is preferred.Ability to travel to a local Corporation for appropriate in-person presentations and meetings (preferred).
Qualifications:
Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gapAbility to establish and maintain connections with market space corporationsResourceful, can-do attitudeExperience with Business-to-Business marketing and/or sellingExperience with community outreach, relationship development, not shy on phone or email.Comfort working in a âvirtual organizationâ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, salesforce)Would be a plus if candidate has flexible schedule to allow for day time calls with the school admins during the work week
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All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organizationâs gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. Kâ12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
Overview:
This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (âSTEMâ) 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 Lead at JerseySTEM serves as a key member of the corporate outreach team, focusing on identifying and engaging potential corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnership Development Manager, this role requires a proactive approach to establishing connections and building relationships that align with JerseySTEM's mission and objectives.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for a limited number of Corporations of the same general market space (Chemical, Civil, Finance, Services, etc.) to identify critical decision makers, present JerseySTEMâs mission and financial requirements, and facilitate approval and disbursement of funding.Build relationships with key Corporate employees.Research and identify potential corporate partners, understanding their goals, CSR objectives, and potential alignment with JerseySTEM's programs.Assist in creating customized partnership proposals that address the specific needs and interests of prospective partners.Provide marketing ideas and concepts for materials and opportunities for promoting our organization to potential donors.Communicate with DEVT leadership on the progress of efforts.Attend Corporate related activities involving those organizations they are responsible for.Attend weekly mandatory virtual meetings Desired Experience and skillsUnderstanding of Corporate reporting and approval processes. Familiarity with a particular market space (e.g., key corporations, industry specific events, industry leaders).Strong communication skills, friendly, creativity, driven to do volunteer work that is compatible with our mission.Previous outreach or cold calling experience is preferred.Ability to travel to a local Corporation for appropriate in-person presentations and meetings (preferred).
Qualifications:
Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gapAbility to establish and maintain connections with market space corporationsResourceful, can-do attitudeExperience with Business-to-Business marketing and/or sellingExperience with community outreach, relationship development, not shy on phone or email.Comfort working in a âvirtual organizationâ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, salesforce)Would be a plus if candidate has flexible schedule to allow for day time calls with the school admins during the work week
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