Manager of Partnership Development

The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is seeking a Manager of Partnership Development to support the Events & Marketing team by leading membership and sponsorship initiatives.

The Manager of Partnership Development drives membership and sponsorship development and community partnership initiatives that are pivotal to the success of the organization. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a small, fast-paced organization across a wide range of projects and in a community-driven role in a rapidly growing neighborhood. We are seeking a fundraising professional with a passion for sales and relationship building who is excited to meet new people and expand our reach.

Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance relationships with members, sponsors, and community partners, developing strategies for partnership growth and integration, and identifying new member prospects;
• Manage our Membership program, keeping track of progress towards goals, providing outreach templates to colleagues, and offering guidance on membership categories and benefits;
• Administer our street banner sponsorship program including sales and coordination with sponsors and the fabrication and installation vendor;
• In close collaboration with the Senior Director, manage event sponsorship sales and support annual sponsorship efforts;
• Act as a liaison on behalf of LICP through work with the arts and cultural institutions, NYC Tourism & Conventions and other key partners;
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Events team to cultivate programs that add value to our members in industry sectors and amplify special promotions/campaigns such as the annual Lunar New Year Celebration, Halloween in LIC, and LIC Springs

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and a passion for business and community development
• Experience and comfort in sales, community management, or account management
• Entrepreneurial and creative, with a strong team spirit

Skills:

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management ability
• Capacity to prioritize, manage timelines, work as part of a team, be flexible, and meet deadlines
• Experience in Salesforce is a plus, but not required

The Long Island City Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.