Insource Services, Inc. ยท 3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Strategic Projects and External Partnerships
Insource Services is partnering with The Clubhouse Network to find an Associate Director, Strategic Projects & External Partnerships. This role is crucial for advancing the organization's mission to empower youth through innovation, requiring expertise in strategic operations, partnership development, and organizational communications.
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Responsibilities
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 organizational integration and change management initiatives that improve communication, efficiency, and program delivery
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
Research and cultivate new development and programming resources to support emerging initiatives
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
Lead storytelling and digital media strategies that elevate TCN's global presence in annual reports, impact stories, and donor communications
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
Oversee partner recognition through events, publications, and media engagement
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
Serve as a thought partner and collaborative leader across the organization
Qualification
Required
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
Commitment to youth empowerment, digital equity, and inclusive innovation
Preferred
Experience supporting IT systems integration or enterprise software transitions
Experience in a mission-driven, youth-development, STEAM, or education-focused environment
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses, which reflect both organizational achievements and individual contributions.