Airbnb · 1 day ago
Senior Lead, Programs and Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expAirbnb is a nonprofit organization that connects people with temporary housing in times of crisis. The Senior Lead, Programs & Partnerships will shape Airbnb.org’s global programmatic vision and build the necessary partnerships, overseeing program design and growth, team leadership, and cross-functional alignment.
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Responsibilities
Set the long-term roadmap for Airbnb.org’s programs, ensuring they are bold in vision, strategically aligned, and positioned for sustainable growth
Oversee the design of innovative program models and frameworks, translating mission into scalable solutions with measurable impact
Lead and expand the Partnerships organization, responsible for building and managing nonprofit and government networks across regions to support all Airbnb.org programs
Build and mentor a high-performing global team of program and partnership leaders, providing strategic direction, coaching, and accountability
Partner with Operations, Technology, Customer Support, Marketing, and Fundraising to ensure program and partnership strategies are supported by scalable systems and processes
Oversee the creation of KPIs and evaluation frameworks for programs and partnerships, using insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Serve as a member of Airbnb.org’s senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, decision-making, and culture
Serve as a senior ambassador for Airbnb.org with governments, nonprofits, funders, and cross-sector partners, positioning Airbnb.org as a leader in innovative crisis housing solutions
Qualification
Required
12+ years of professional experience, including at least 10 years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success designing, scaling, and integrating mission-driven programs in the US and other global markets
Proven experience leading large partnerships or stakeholder engagement teams, ideally with nonprofit and government partners
Strong strategic, business-building, and systems-thinking skills; able to set bold vision and translate it into sustainable global action
Exceptional people leadership skills, with experience managing senior managers and building high-performing, diverse teams
Experience scaling global partnerships and programs across diverse cultural, political, and regulatory environments
Experience working in or with non-profit organizations
Familiarity with technology-enabled or platform-based programs
Deep cross-functional collaboration experience, particularly with operations and technology leaders
Outstanding communication and external representation skills; proven ability to influence at executive, board, and senior government levels
Willingness to travel internationally (up to 40%) and work flexibly across time zones
Preferred
Multilingual skills
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits
Company
Airbnb
Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (234)
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2023 (160)
2022 (270)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.44BKey Investors
Silver Lake,Sixth StreetVERSO CapitalCapitalG,TCV
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B
Leadership Team
Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
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