Relationship Manager North Dakota Job in United States Recruiting by Junior Achievement North

Reports to:                                   Regional Director North DakotaDepartment:                                 DistrictsLocation:                                      North Dakota, preferably Western ND, with limited JA North meetingsFTE Status:                                  Full-time, benefits available (see below)Compensation Range:                $50,000 - $65,000ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH (JA North)The team at Junior Achievement North is committed to keeping students at the center of our work and helping them reach their full potential. We prepare students to become the leaders of tomorrow by building financial skills, exploring exciting career paths, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Our model builds experiential learning opportunities for students so they can creatively explore how lessons in the classroom can translate to life outside of school. We are focused on equitably serving K-12 students across our entire region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. As we deliver programming, we inspire students, support educators, and partner with business and community organizations.  Our team consists of innovative, collaborative, and dedicated individuals committed to our mission. Together, we prioritize relationships, act with integrity, embrace change, and continually improve. We deepen impact across our entire region by supporting our colleagues and prioritizing our students. We're looking for engaging professionals to join this growing and dynamic team! Along with being an equal opportunity employer, JA North offers a collaborative environment. We aspire to hire a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds.  POSITION SUMMARYThe Relationship Manager role is a full-time position that helps manage and grow critical community relationships with the goal of developing strong program partnerships, fundraising opportunities, and corporate employee engagement. This is a multi-faceted position that will help expand JA programming in ND schools while simultaneously working to generate funding for JA programs and engage new or emerging partners (as identified by Regional Director) in volunteerism, events, and employee giving. The Relationship Manager is a skilled relationship builder and steward of community partnerships and has experience establishing new partnerships. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in communities throughout North Dakota. The Relationship Manager is a member of the District Team, reporting to the Regional Director. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop, cultivate, and solicit both emerging and established Corporate and Foundation Partners, as identified with Regional Director.Actively engages with and manages a portfolio of funding and programmatic prospects, including cultivation, solicitation, closing of gifts, and stewardship.Works closely with Regional Director to ensure a comprehensive corporate development strategy is implemented to achieve superior customer service while exceeding funding and program goals.Promotes employee engagement with Corporate Partners through volunteerism, special events, and employee giving. Create and deliver funding/sponsorship proposals and event solicitations.Develop and deliver presentations to companies/school districts when appropriate.Work with advancement team to promote/deliver special events and generate program funding.Steward corporate relationships and gifts generated, ensuring fulfillment of funding objectives. Support Capstone Programming efforts throughout region by building relationships with corporate partners/volunteers and school district partnerships.Establish relationships with school districts that culminate in signed Memorandums of Understanding.Work with program team to meet the program support needs of satellites and school districts outlined in MOUs.Knowledge and commitment to diversity and inclusion.Special assignments and programs support as assigned by Regional Director. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:3-5 years of corporate fundraising, business development, or equivalent experience.Bachelor’s degree OR Equivalent experience.Ability to successfully cultivate and solicit corporate gifts.Track record of achieving goals.Possess exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, as well as strong communications skills.Committed to quality and integrity and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork by exhibiting JA North’s value-based behaviors.Strong commitment to team and mission.Ability to prioritize, manage and work on multiple projects.Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite products PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.  BACKGROUND CHECK: This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check / verification of educational credentials contained in resume.   This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.  We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQIA2+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Junior Achievement North we aspire to find the best candidate for the job and someone who is committed to our mission and values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. Summary of Employee Benefits offered:Junior Achievement North provided COVERAGE: The following benefits are offered with 100% cost being paid by Junior Achievement North:Employee Life & Accidental Death InsuranceFamily and Medical Leave COMBINATION COVERAGE: The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members with Junior Achievement North contributing toward cost.Medical InsuranceDental Insurance401k Retirement Plan with a generous Junior Achievement North contribution of 3% AVAILABLE COVERAGE: The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members at their own cost.Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent CareSupplemental Life InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceLong-term Disability403b Retirement Plan THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE: At Junior Achievement North, we recognize the importance of work/life balance for our staff members, and we offer the following programs to support your work/life balance.Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)Paid HolidaysTwo Paid Breaks:1-week Fiscal Year End Break2-week Calendar Year End BreakFlexible Fridays during the Summer MonthsTechnology Cost reimbursements