Partnership Manager
Rise Against Hunger, Orlando, FL, United States
About This Role
Starting Pay ~ 60,000 Annually
As the Partnership Manager, you will serve as the face of our organization for donors within your assigned region, building and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, partners and philanthropic communities. Your primary accountability within this role will be to deliver Rise Against Hunger’s goals in relation to funding sustainability. You will also be responsible for building upon our existing major gift program, creating corporate partnerships and working closely with and supporting the Donor Engagement team in their continued efforts to build our funding base throughout the region. This is a fast‑paced position requiring heavy collaboration with all internal departments to further drive fundraising success.
Responsibilities
40% Partnership Development:
You will be responsible for connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger’s mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources. You will take the lead in program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups. You will also be responsible for seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow‑up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board.
35% Event Management and Facilitation:
You will train volunteers and staff on packaging procedures, and adjust volunteer assignments in order to facilitate meal packaging events monthly. You will lead the recruitment and training of part‑time team members and aid in the preparation of written proposals, renewal agreements and other key partner documents. You will transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis and facilitate the setup of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck. You’re passionate about our mission and will continuously work to grow the movement through at‑event donations and volunteer requests.
25% Warehouse/Centralized Distribution Management and Logistics:
You will manage and receive shipments of raw supplies in compliance with USDA requirements for food processing and storage. You’ll be responsible for the proper processing of documentation and tracking records of meal production in relation to meals shipped, inventory, donations, and volunteers. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of resources at all times while enforcing safety, health, and sanitation protocols.
Qualifications
You’re a personable individual with a bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant work experience and a solid interest in the hunger, international development and nonprofit fields.
You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith‑based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
You take initiative to get things done, a self‑starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud‑based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously – either as a team or independently.
You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation.
You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.
You have some experience in public speaking, sales, volunteer coordination, event planning, or inventory management.
You have a passion for our mission of ending hunger around the world.
You are age 21 years or older.
A Bachelor’s degree or two years of work experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud‑based software.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes).
Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings.
Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments.
Experience with non‑profit work is helpful but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience, education or knowledge related to hunger, international development, and/or non‑profits.
Experience using specialized equipment such as box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jackets.
Ability to track and manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
Knowledge of inventory management and requisition procedures (FIFO).
Fundraising and/or sales experience.
Experience with Salesforce.
Public speaking.
Volunteer coordination.
Event planning.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally roll or move up to 75 pounds and move pallet jacks of 2,500 pounds utilizing pallet jacks and lifts. The employee will work on a computer and simultaneously use the telephone and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, night vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including frequent weekends and some evenings. Ability to accommodate overnight travel as needed with some lasting a few days away from home.
Work Environment
Must be able to work in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud including playing music and use of a microphone and sound equipment.
Travel
This position requires extensive local travel of 50‑60%. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation
Rise Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace without discrimination and harassment of any kind. All candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits
Employees receive medical, vision and dental insurance premium coverage on us, plus 65% of their family’s insurance premium. A Health Savings Account is employer‑funded with the option to contribute more if desired. The health plan includes telemedicine. Additional benefits include Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO), flexible work schedules and Paid Family Medical Leave. Life insurance and long‑term disability benefits are provided. A pre‑ and post‑tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% contributed to help employees save for retirement.
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Starting Pay ~ 60,000 Annually
As the Partnership Manager, you will serve as the face of our organization for donors within your assigned region, building and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, partners and philanthropic communities. Your primary accountability within this role will be to deliver Rise Against Hunger’s goals in relation to funding sustainability. You will also be responsible for building upon our existing major gift program, creating corporate partnerships and working closely with and supporting the Donor Engagement team in their continued efforts to build our funding base throughout the region. This is a fast‑paced position requiring heavy collaboration with all internal departments to further drive fundraising success.
Responsibilities
40% Partnership Development:
You will be responsible for connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger’s mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources. You will take the lead in program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups. You will also be responsible for seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow‑up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board.
35% Event Management and Facilitation:
You will train volunteers and staff on packaging procedures, and adjust volunteer assignments in order to facilitate meal packaging events monthly. You will lead the recruitment and training of part‑time team members and aid in the preparation of written proposals, renewal agreements and other key partner documents. You will transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis and facilitate the setup of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck. You’re passionate about our mission and will continuously work to grow the movement through at‑event donations and volunteer requests.
25% Warehouse/Centralized Distribution Management and Logistics:
You will manage and receive shipments of raw supplies in compliance with USDA requirements for food processing and storage. You’ll be responsible for the proper processing of documentation and tracking records of meal production in relation to meals shipped, inventory, donations, and volunteers. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring adequate stock of resources at all times while enforcing safety, health, and sanitation protocols.
Qualifications
You’re a personable individual with a bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant work experience and a solid interest in the hunger, international development and nonprofit fields.
You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith‑based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
You take initiative to get things done, a self‑starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud‑based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously – either as a team or independently.
You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation.
You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.
You have some experience in public speaking, sales, volunteer coordination, event planning, or inventory management.
You have a passion for our mission of ending hunger around the world.
You are age 21 years or older.
A Bachelor’s degree or two years of work experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud‑based software.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes).
Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings.
Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments.
Experience with non‑profit work is helpful but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience, education or knowledge related to hunger, international development, and/or non‑profits.
Experience using specialized equipment such as box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jackets.
Ability to track and manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
Knowledge of inventory management and requisition procedures (FIFO).
Fundraising and/or sales experience.
Experience with Salesforce.
Public speaking.
Volunteer coordination.
Event planning.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally roll or move up to 75 pounds and move pallet jacks of 2,500 pounds utilizing pallet jacks and lifts. The employee will work on a computer and simultaneously use the telephone and must have good hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, night vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including frequent weekends and some evenings. Ability to accommodate overnight travel as needed with some lasting a few days away from home.
Work Environment
Must be able to work in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud including playing music and use of a microphone and sound equipment.
Travel
This position requires extensive local travel of 50‑60%. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation
Rise Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace without discrimination and harassment of any kind. All candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits
Employees receive medical, vision and dental insurance premium coverage on us, plus 65% of their family’s insurance premium. A Health Savings Account is employer‑funded with the option to contribute more if desired. The health plan includes telemedicine. Additional benefits include Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO), flexible work schedules and Paid Family Medical Leave. Life insurance and long‑term disability benefits are provided. A pre‑ and post‑tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% contributed to help employees save for retirement.
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