Business Development Associate - Outreach & Partnerships

About Us:

The Alexander Review is an emerging literary publication dedicated to showcasing diverse voices, creative perspectives, and thoughtful discourse.

We are a volunteer-driven, remote team working across different time zones to publish curated issues, support writers, and expand our reach within the literary and creative space.

Role Overview:

This role focuses on building and managing relationships with potential collaborators, institutions, organizations, and communities. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities and initiating conversations that eventually lead to meaningful partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential partners (organizations, communities, platforms).
• Reach out via email, LinkedIn, or other channels.
• Initiate and manage partnership conversations.
• Assist in structuring collaborations (content, cross-promotion, etc.).
• Maintain a basic tracker of outreach and responses.

Qualifications:

• Strong written communication skills, including email and LinkedIn outreach.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with new people.
• Interest in business development, marketing, or partnerships.
• Reliable and proactive.

Additional Details:

This is a volunteer role, requiring approximately 5–7 hours per week. Fully remote, with a flexible schedule and occasional Zoom/Slack check-ins. A minimum 3-month commitment is preferred. Volunteers gain hands-on experience in outreach, partnerships, and relationship-building while helping shape the culture of a growing literary organization.