Executive Partner, External Relations & Strategic Initiatives

First Fun; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Fun is seeking a highly respected Executive Partner to anchor corporate expansion in Greater Boston. This leadership role involves collaborating with the Chief Strategy Officer to define engagement strategies, cultivate alliances, and enhance the company’s reputation within the local business and civic community.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in public affairs or corporate development, showcasing exceptional strategic acumen and strong ethical leadership. Join us to make a significant impact in the Northeast region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Boston area public affairs or corporate development.
• Professional reputation built on trust and ethical leadership.
• Proven ability to sustain multi-stakeholder coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute regional engagement framework for stakeholder integration.
• Serve as strategic advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer.
• Facilitate strategic synergies with local advisors and decision-makers.

Skills

Strategic acumen

Interpersonal skills

Corporate diplomacy

English fluency

Mandarin proficiency

Job description

We are seeking a highly respected and strategically minded Executive Partner to anchor our corporate expansion and build a sustainable strategic ecosystem in the Greater Boston area. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to define our regional engagement strategy, cultivate high-impact institutional alliances, and position the company as a trusted, long-term contributor to the local business and civic community.

The ideal candidate is a deeply embedded civic or business leader in Boston who possesses an intuitive understanding of the regional socioeconomic landscape. You will serve as a key institutional ambassador, strategic advisor, and co-execution partner, enabling senior leadership to navigate complex regional dynamics with cultural intelligence, localized insights, and absolute integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Ecosystem & Institutional Alliances

• Design and execute a comprehensive regional engagement framework to establish the company as a reputable and integrated stakeholder within the Greater Boston ecosystem.
• Develop and steward high-level institutional relationships across commerce, academia, nonprofit sectors, and relevant civic networks.
• Identify and facilitate strategic synergies with local advisors, industry experts, and institutional decision-makers to support corporate initiatives.
• Represent the company’s mission, values, and strategic interests in high-profile professional, community, and industry forums.
• Spearhead regional initiatives that enhance the company's corporate reputation, brand visibility, and community goodwill.

Executive Advisory & Regional Navigation

• Serve as the primary local thought partner and strategic advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer and the executive leadership team.
• Brief and advise visiting executive members on local market context, regulatory nuances, and emerging regional trends.
• Provide risk-mitigation insights and strategic counsel to help leadership navigate complex localized operational challenges.
• Orchestrate high-level executive engagements, stakeholder roundtables, and cross-functional collaborative initiatives requiring deep regional context.
• Formulate practical, relationship-driven solutions for strategic matters requiring sophisticated corporate diplomacy and localized judgment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of continuous professional experience within the Greater Boston area, with a distinguished track record in public affairs, corporate development, institutional relations, or strategic partnerships.
• A professional reputation built on trust, credibility, and ethical leadership within local business and civic communities.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, build, and sustain multi-stakeholder coalitions across diverse and complex organizational environments.
• Exceptional strategic acumen with a demonstrated capacity to leverage systemic regional insights to solve complex problems and unlock growth opportunities.
• Masterful interpersonal, communication, and corporate diplomacy skills.
• Absolute discretion, sound ethical judgment, and an unwavering commitment to corporate compliance and integrity.
• Professional fluency in English is required; professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly advantageous.

Why Join Us

This bespoke role offers a unique platform at the intersection of corporate diplomacy, executive partnership, and ecosystem architecture. Success in this position is defined not by administrative output, but by the sophistication of the strategic framework you build, the depth of institutional trust you cultivate, and the long‑term viability of the company’s presence in the Northeast region. We are committed to empowering the right leader with the executive autonomy, resources, and flexible structural framework necessary to achieve impactful, shared success.