Director of Partnership Activation

The James Beard Foundation

Director of Partnership Activation managing sponsorship portfolio for the James Beard Foundation. Overseeing partnerships and ensuring alignment with the foundation's mission and growth goals.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate partnerships and delivering exceptional client services, with a strong focus on strategic planning, project coordination, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing technology and tools to enhance partnership engagement and reporting.

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Corporate Partnership ManagementEvent CoordinationStrategic PlanningRelationship ManagementProject Organization

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEvent PlanningReportingDigital StrategyBrand Partnership Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingAttention to DetailInitiativeAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSalesforceAdobe Acrobat ProMonday.comPageproof

Industry Keywords

Non-ProfitCulinaryFood MediaClient ServicesSponsor Activation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver top-notch client services for the Foundation’s portfolio of sponsors and partners across JBF events, programs, and initiatives, to nurture growth over time in alignment with JBF’s mission and values
Oversee coordination, tracking, and reporting on sponsor activations and deliverables across events, digital, and social platforms to ensure all deliverables are completed within contract term
Create partnership wrap reports to demonstrate that partners are achieving their objectives
Ensure sponsors are represented correctly in JBF materials and in accordance with the provisions laid out in the contract, including review/approval timelines
Coordinate with marketing and communications team to concept effective digital and programmatic partnership extensions, overseeing branded social strategy and calendar timelines for partners
Ensure implementation of agreed upon brand partnerships team goals and procedures
Provide ongoing sponsor status reports and updates to leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage internal priorities while working toward partner goals
Advise on renewal and expansion strategies for portfolio of partners to meet JBF’s growth goals and deliver on the partner’s brand and business objectives
Engage other JBF departments with partners as required to ensure excellent partner-facing communications
Keep abreast of best practices in the field and key corporate moves and changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of experience working with corporate partners in an agency, non-profit, or events setting
Experience working in large-scale events, food media and/or culinary a plus
High energy and passion for the James Beard Foundation’s mission
Strategic thinker, creative problem solver, and excellent communicator with strong relationship management skills
Strong sense of initiative and self-starter with a drive to success
Excellent attention to detail, conscientious work ethic
Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable style
Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office including PowerPoint, CRM systems (preferably Salesforce), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Monday.com, Pageproof
Ability to deal effectively with the diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Benefits

Comp & perks

JBF offers its employees a dynamic work environment with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents; life insurance; flexible spending account; commuter benefits; retirement savings; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement/ professional development; and generous paid time off. We also offer fertility planning support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Additional perks include staff events, tickets to events at Platform by JBF (Pier 57), and much more.