Job Overview

lighthouse guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity. our rehabilitation department is seeking a full time corporate partnership alliance associate.

qualifications:

1. proven experience in business development in for-profit or non-profit sectors.
2. ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, government agencies and other stakeholders.
3. strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
4. passion for social impact and inclusion.

position summary:

this role will focus on creating job opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals by leveraging corporate connections and building strong partnerships. this role supports organizational growth through effective business development and cross functional initiatives.

principle duties and responsibilities:

1. conduct business development activities to identify, develop, manage and administer strategic partnership alliances with other organizations or vendors.
2. identify and pursue new employment opportunities for constituents that align with our mission while considering job seekers' talents, interests and qualifications.
3. conducts analysis and due diligence processes to support the negotiation, execution, development, and preparation of formal agreements with new partners.
4. collaborate with the manager of job placement and internal teams to ensure successful long-term placement and support of individuals in roles.
5. prepare job seekers for interviews with identified employers and coordinate logistics throughout the interview and on-boarding process.
6. in tandem with the manager of job placement, document efforts and successes as required through contractual obligations.
7. support successful implementation of partnership initiatives. monitor and report on the effectiveness of partnerships efforts to internal leadership.
8. work cross-functionally with program, marketing and development teams through collaboration and resource sharing to create inter-departmental best practices that will maximize career opportunities.
9. coordinates plans and strategies with new alliances, communicating partnership activities throughout the organization and maintaining collaboration with partner stakeholders.

education and requirements:

bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in business administration, marketing, communications, non-profit management or a related field. a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business/workforce development, fundraising, partnerships or sales.

agency website:

we offer a very competitive salary and benefit package. no evenings or weekends. convenient upper west side location.

benefits:

• 403 (b)
• dental insurance
• health insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• vision insurance

equal opportunity employer
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