Strategic Partnerships Director

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States WOMENS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Full time

Job Summary:
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Partnerships Director to join our team. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships.

About Us:
The WBDC is a 501(c)(3) nationally recognized leader in the field of women's business development and economic empowerment for over 30 years. Our mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth by targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.

The Role:
The Strategic Partnerships Director is responsible for managing several of the WBDC's partnerships within the Business Service Organization (BSO) ecosystem. The Director focuses on collaborating with programs and services across the WBDC to advance the development and nurturing of relationships with key stakeholders. A particular focus will be placed on prospective partners located in geographies where the WBDC is expanding its service offerings. The person in this role will not only cultivate and advance the WBDC's relationships with outside partners, but also implement ideas and projects with those partner organizations. This role is also involved in progressing the organization's capacity to further service nascent, emerging, and established women and minority entrepreneurs, including those that are economically disadvantaged and underserved.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and facilitate initiatives in line with the WBDC's strategic partnership plan.
    Develop and foster relationships with prospective and current partner organizations, particularly with a focus in target markets and communities.
    Manage and coordinate internal resources, community partnerships, and various subject-matter experts for execution of programming and services.
    Collaborate with other BSO's and stakeholders to promote capacity building, program participation, and engagement in target markets and communities.

Requirements:
  • Familiarity within neighborhoods and communities serviced by the WBDC
    Strong organizational skills
    High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
    5+ years of work experience
    Bachelor's degree (advanced degree is preferred)
    Passionate about women's issues and economic development

Benefits:
The WBDC offers a competitive benefits package with a mission-focused organization. Our benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Long term care insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits
Personal, sick, and vacation paid time off
Life insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending account and dependent care benefit
401(k) retirement plan with company matching

The salary range for this position within the WBDC is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and skillset.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume by email to: Eva Pawlik, HR Generalist -

The Women's Business Development Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Further information regarding the WBDC is available at.

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