Provincial Partnership Champion - Manitoba (Volunteer)

BLACK ENGINEERS OF CANADA; Remote; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A community-driven organization in Canada is seeking a Provincial Partnership Champion to volunteer 10 hours weekly. The role focuses on building relationships with corporate partners and government departments, contributing to the organization’s mission to support Black Engineers. Ideal candidates should possess skills in business development, fundraising, and interpersonal communication. This position offers opportunities for professional networking, skill development, and meaningful contributions to community initiatives.

Leistungen

Opportunity to grow your professional network

Skill development in partnership and fundraising

Opportunities for advancement and leadership

Experience that strengthens your resume

Meaningful contribution to a purpose-driven mission

Qualifikationen

• Interest in supporting community, social, or charitable initiatives.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to act professionally and ethically as a representative of the organization.

Aufgaben

• Identify potential partners aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Act as an ambassador at community events and meetings.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving external partners.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Partnerships

Sales

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or relevant experience

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) is a Non for Profit Professional Organization geared towards providing a safe environment for Black Engineers where they can aspire and become a better version of themselves. We empower and uplift the Black Engineers community, including youth and aspiring engineers, by advocating for equitable opportunities, enhancing living conditions, and promoting mental health improvement. We achieve this through robust mentorship programs, impactful networking events, innovative educational initiatives, safe spaces for difficult conversations, and dedicated research efforts. We are committed to leveraging all our human and financial resources towards realizing a stronger, and more inclusive community.

The Job

We are searching for a Provincial Partnership Champion - Manitoba (Volunteer) who will handle the key responsibilities by dedicating 10 hours weekly of volunteer time.

The Provincial Partnership Champion - Manitoba (Volunteer) plays a strategic ambassador role by identifying, cultivating, and supporting partnerships that advance the organization’s mission. This role focuses on relationship-building with corporate partners, government departments, community organizations, foundations, and stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s impact, sustainability, and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Relationship Building

• Identify potential corporate, community, government departments/programs and institutional partners aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
• Initiate and nurture relationships with prospective partners through outreach, introductions, and networking.
• Support the development of mutually beneficial partnership opportunities (financial, in-kind, or strategic).
• Attain the provincial targets/goals for the forming of successful partnership as well as signing of funding MoUs within the agreed cycle period.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Act as an ambassador for the organization at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Represent the organization professionally and consistently in external communications.
• Build long-term relationships that support trust, credibility, and collaboration

Collaboration & Internal Support

• Work closely with leadership, board members, and staff to align partnership efforts with organizational priorities.
• Share insights, contacts, and opportunities with the internal team.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that involve external partners.

Partnership Strategy & Growth

• Contribute ideas and insights to strengthen the organization’s partnership strategy.
• Help identify trends, opportunities, and best practices in partnership development within the non-profit sector.
• Assist in prioritizing high-impact partnership opportunities.

Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain basic records of partnership contacts and engagement activities within BEC CRM
• Provide weekly updates on outreach efforts, conversations, and partnership progress.
• Support stewardship and follow-up with existing partners.

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting community, social, or charitable initiatives.
• Experience or interest in business development, partnerships, fundraising, sales, marketing, or community engagement.
• Engineering degree or experience will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Alignment with the mission and values of the organization.
• Ability to act professionally and ethically as a representative of the organization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow your professional network.
• Skill development in partnership and fund raising for career growth.
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership within the organization.
• Experience that strengthens your resume and professional profile.
• Meaningful contribution to a purpose-driven mission.

Ready to Join Us

If you're excited about this opportunity, able to commit up to 10 hours weekly for the next one year, please submit your resume to [e-mail]. Indicate the volunteer role that you are applying for as the subject of the email.