Open role · Volunteer
Industry Partnership Developer
6-8 hours/week · Remote + On-site meetings
Build strategic partnerships with tech companies to secure job placements, internships, and funding. Research shows partnerships dramatically increase employment rates.
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Networking
- Business Negotiation
Secure guaranteed job placements and strategic funding partnerships
Overview
This high-impact role focuses on building the external relationships that directly translate to student success. You'll leverage your professional network to create systematic pathways from our programs to employment.
Responsibilities
- Identify and reach out to tech companies quarterly for partnership opportunities
- Negotiate internship and job placement agreements with minimum quotas
- Secure corporate sponsorships and equipment donations for program sustainability
- Organize quarterly employer networking events with multiple companies
- Track and report partnership ROI and employment placement rates
Time commitment
6-8 hours per week, flexible remote work with monthly on-site meetings
Requirements
- Significant experience in business development, sales, or corporate partnerships
- Established network within Ghana's tech and business ecosystem
- Proven track record of securing partnerships or significant deals
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Access to reliable internet and communication tools
What you gain
- Expand your professional network across multiple industries
- Develop high-level strategic partnership skills
- Create measurable impact on youth employment outcomes
- Gain experience in non-profit business development
- Receive professional references and portfolio additions