Director of Partnership Activation

Job overview

The Director of Partnership Activation works on a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the New York City office. Compensation is $95,000–$115,000 per year. The role supports the James Beard Foundation’s Brand Partnerships department and its sponsor portfolio. The director manages sponsor relationships and activation deliverables across events, programs, digital, and social channels. The work helps partners meet their objectives while supporting the Foundation’s mission and growth goals.

What you'll do

• Provide sponsor and partner services
• coordinate, track, and report on activations and deliverables
• prepare partnership wrap reports
• ensure sponsor representation follows contracts
• coordinate digital and programmatic extensions
• report status to leadership
• advise on renewals and expansion
• collaborate across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of partnership activation

brand partnerships

sponsorship

partner relations

event activations

digital partnerships

nonprofit

hybrid

new york ny

james beard foundation

$95k–$115k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• commuter benefits
• retirement savings
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement and professional development
• paid time off
• fertility planning support
• and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule requires two days per week in the New York City office; the position is not eligible for relocation.

About the employer

The James Beard Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.