Associate Director, Strategic Projects and External Partnerships
hace 6 días
Roxbury
Job DescriptionAbout The Clubhouse Network The Clubhouse Network is an international community of 162 Clubhouses in 20 countries, empowering young people from under-resourced communities to explore their creativity, build STEAM skills, and express themselves through technology. Founded in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, The Clubhouse Network has spent more than 30 years helping youth become creative, confident learners through hands-on exploration, mentorship, and project-based learning. Through design thinking and real-world problem-solving, The Clubhouse Network connects creativity with opportunity-preparing youth for college, careers, and lifelong success. Position Overview The Associate Director, Strategic Projects & External Partnerships is a key member of The Clubhouse Network's leadership team, responsible for advancing the organization's global mission to empower youth through innovation, learning, and creative expression. This role blends strategic operations, partnership development, organizational communications, and cross-functional leadership-functioning as both Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Partnerships. The Associate Director ensures organizational alignment, drives high-impact initiatives, strengthens visibility, and represents the CEO with funders, partners, and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in either the nonprofit or corporate sectors, with expertise in partnership strategy, event management, global communications, and systems integration to support The Clubhouse Network's growth and long-term mission impact. Essential FunctionsStrategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment • Partner with the CEO to define annual goals, strategic priorities, and operational frameworks that advance organizational impact., • Ensure cross-departmental compliance and alignment across programs, partnerships, marketing, and event operations., • Collaborate with the Associate Director of People & Culture to strengthen systems for project management, performance tracking, and reporting across teams., • Lead the design and execution of a global partnerships strategy to expand collaboration with corporations, foundations, government agencies, and educational institutions., • Cultivate and steward high-impact relationships with corporate sponsors, technology partners, and philanthropic leaders., • Negotiate and manage complex partnership agreements, ensuring compliance and measurable outcomes., • Oversee the planning and execution of major global and regional events, including Teen Summit, Annual Conferences, Program Manager convenings, and Open Houses., • Partner with marketing leadership and external communications firms to ensure consistent global messaging and brand representation., • Manage communications related to partnerships, corporate collaborations, and donor relations., • Collaborate with the development team to build and steward funder, donor, and partner relationships., • Support proposal development, grant writing, and impact reporting aligned with strategic goals., • Identify co-investment opportunities in digital learning, youth innovation, and workforce readiness initiatives., • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, managing executive initiatives and communications., • Oversee special projects including Board convenings, partner fundraisers, and organizational communications., • Direct and mentor cross-functional teams, cultivating accountability, collaboration, and alignment., • Act as liaison for the CEO with staff, partners, Board members, and funders., • 15+ years of leadership experience in marketing, events management, corporate or nonprofit administration, or partnership development., • Demonstrated expertise in partnership strategy, global communications, and event management., • Experience overseeing marketing, communications, or program integration across multi-country or global environments., • Proven success developing strategic alliances and managing complex stakeholder relationships., • Strong supervisory skills with experience leading cross-functional teams., • Excellent project management, budgeting, analytical, written, verbal, and intercultural communication skills., • Experience supporting IT systems integration or enterprise software transitions., • Strategic thinker with a global mindset and strong operational discipline., • Diplomatic, relationship-centered leader with integrity and vision., • Adaptable and innovative, with the ability to lead in a dynamic, evolving environment., • Passionate about empowering youth to imagine and create a better future through technology. Job Posted by ApplicantPro