Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Job Overview

The Corporate Partnerships Coordinator is a full time position that reports to the Corporate Partnerships Officer and is part of Cascade Bicycle Club’s development team. This position primarily supports the Corporate Partnerships Officer to ensure exceptional cultivation, solicitation, activation, and fulfillment of all sponsorship relationships for Cascade Bicycle Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Washington Bikes, a (501)(c)(4) nonprofit affiliated with Cascade.

This is an outward facing position which requires a high level of comfort communicating both verbally and digitally in a wide range of situations with diverse audiences. This role has opportunities to work with, and support all Cascade staff, events, and programs.

Who We Are

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 9,500-members, 55-years old, and 44-staff strong, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the state of Washington. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce community rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland ride, the Pedaling Relief Project, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound Region, Your Streets Your Say, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project.

Washington Bikes promotes the health, safety, environmental, and economic benefits of bicycling. We advocate for people who bike, endorse political candidates, and hold officials accountable. We collaborate with community members and public officials to shape policies and investments in active transportation that create equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities across Washington state.

Our Values

• Equity We lead with a racial equity lens to eliminate inequities in community health outcomes and in mobility and transportation access. Bicycles are a tool for liberation.
• Climate Justice & Clean Air - Bicycles are clean, healthy, and an affordable solution to help solve the climate crisis, clean our air, reduce transportation pollution, and create sustainable communities.
• Community - We create opportunities for people to come together by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Bicycles are an integral part of creating connected, equitable and thriving communities.
• Safety - Safety is a right; we champion spaces that foster physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaboration - We share power, resources, and knowledge as a means to enrich lives and form mutually beneficial partnerships. We celebrate the existing strengths of our partners and participants and seek to be an accessible asset for others.

For a detailed description of the organization and its programs, please visit http://www.cascade.org or http://www.wabikes.org

What You’ll Bring

Duties and Responsibilities

Partnerships & Sponsorship Fulfillment (70%)

• Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships Officer, Events Team, and Marketing Team to ensure all partner benefits are delivered, including logo placement, social media content coordination, and event activation support.
• Manage and track partnership deliverables in Monday.com project management tool and organize logos and partner collateral
• Create and update sponsorship decks, proposals, partner recap presentations, and other partner-facing materials.
• Support sponsor activations by attending Cascade events and assisting with on-site logistics, partner engagement, and handling of banners, flags, and other event materials.
• Coordinate and order materials for sponsorship activations; collaborate with relevant departments to ensure smooth execution, including event setup and transport of signage and supplies.
• Secure, track, and coordinate all in-kind donations for events and programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Salesforce, capturing partnership details, deliverables, and communications.
• Draft and distribute partner communications, including newsletters, surveys, and event briefings.
• In collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships Officer, manage a portfolio of 20+ partners.
• Research and prospect new partnership opportunities, with a focus on those valued at under $5,000/year.
• Manage corporate contributions and employee engagement initiatives.

Administrative & Relationship Management Support (30%)

• Assist in the fulfillment and stewardship of corporate partners by scheduling check-ins, preparing meeting materials, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Support reporting to partners by compiling participation data, impact stories, and media coverage.
• Conduct background research on prospective partners to inform outreach strategies.
• Monitor trends in corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and the events industry, sharing insights with the Corporate Partnerships Officer.
• Prepare summaries and reports for internal stakeholders on partnership activity and outcomes.
• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned to support the Corporate Partnerships Officer and Development Team.

Skills and Compentencies

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience managing multiple projects involving diverse stakeholders
• Attention to detail and high standards for efficiency
• Positive attitude including a willingness to understand the needs of Cascade’s wide range of events, programs, and departments
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and software programs
• Willingness to participate in and support organization DEI programs
• Comfort and familiarity with social media

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working in an high volume communications/customer service role preferred
• Commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with technology, including: MS Office Suite, Google Docs and Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce is preferred.
• Familiarity with sponsorship best practices and bicycling culture is a plus
• Reliable transportation to events with the ability to transport activation materials as needed
• This position requires a person to be able to lift up to 25 lbs to load and unload activation materials as well as bend, lift, and move.

Job Details

This position is full-time non-exempt and remote-hybrid eligible. Generally, work can be done off-site, provided there is no loss to team collaboration, the needs of the organization, and the essential functions of the position. However, residence in Washington state and the ability to come into the office one to two days a week are required. This position also requires evening and weekend work as required to support events, generally no more than one weekend per month. Typical weekly hours for this position are M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cascade Bicycle Club is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Cascade does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.

Hiring Timeline

The estimated date of hire for this position is October 2025. Applications should be submitted by September 2 to be included in the initial application review.