Strategic Partnership and Advancement Specialist - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - Pinnguaq Association

Pinnguaq Association

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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Be part of the innovative future of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning and digital skills training by joining our team.

Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous and other communities, Pinnguaq supports the development of STEAM skills through innovative technology, art, and play.

What does success look like at Pinnguaq?

Engaging with thousands of young learners and adults across the country through the delivery of communitycentred workshops
Designing and deploying interactive experiences, online learning modules, and maker kits to teach STEAM fundamentals to all ages
Publishing the nationallyrecognized Root & STEM magazine, create a space to explore diverse voices and stories in STEAM
Operating makerspaces in Nunavut & Ontario providing handson access to tools, equipment, and training for inquisitive minds and makers

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Identity, cultivate and secure strategic partnerships with relevant organisations, including educational institutes, government agencies, corporate entities and nonprofit organisations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, donors and community leaders, to foster collaboration and longterm partnerships.
Collaborate with internal teams to prioritise outreach, align strategic and program needs.
Lead negotiation processes with potential partners to establish mutually beneficial agreement and contracts, ensuring legal compliance and financial requirements.
Work closely with crossfunctional teams, including program managers, educations, and developers to ensure seamless implementation of partnership initiatives and projects.
Track and evaluate the progress and impact of strategic partnerships, preparing regular reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Engage with Indigenous, rural and remote communities to understand their needs, gather feedback and identify partnership opportunities.
Develop stewardship strategy to nurture longlasting relationships
Working with Marketing, develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to support partner relations and engagement
Organise networking and community events to share impact of partnerships, advance the mission and grow our partnership network
Maintain accurate records of partner correspondence and interactions through a CRM
Stay up to date on sector trends and potential partnerships prospects.
Support the MJC programs through establishing and maintaining critical relationships

Attributes and Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in relevant education or equivalent experience in business development, fundraising, communications or public relations.
35 years experience in strategic partnership development, preferably in technology, education or nonprofit.
35 years of networking and building existing relationships with relevant organisations and stakeholders especially within Indigenous communities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record in managing funder and partner relationships.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate Pinnguaq's mission and values to a diverse audience.
Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
35 years experience working with government funders. Including experience in developing and submitting successful proposals.
Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to working with Indigenous communities, understanding their unique needs and challenges.
Pinnguaq Association is strongly committed to fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons' with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Pinnguaq Association is committed to developing inclusive, barrierfree recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process._

_To increase protection for the communities in which we work, we require all staff at Pinnguaq to be fully vaccinated, including a Booster vaccination, along with providing a recent Vulnerable Sector Screening._

Salary:
$60,000.00 per year