Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant to support the Athletics corporate partnerships team. The role focuses on community-based business development, outreach, meeting coordination and activation execution, with admin support to senior staff.

The position is temporary, casual, onsite, less than 19 hours per week through December 31, 2026, with an approximate pay rate of $25–$27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, marketing, business development, event operations, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with businesses and internal partners.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and records.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Professional representation of Cornell Athletics in community settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Experience promoting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Partnerships team with outreach and relationship-building.
• Coordinate meetings and scheduling to maximize senior staff time.
• Assist with execution of partnership activations.
• Identify and engage prospective local businesses.
• Provide administrative support to Cornell Athletics staff.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Marketing

Business development

Event operations

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM

Ticketing systems

Email marketing

Job description

Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff, fitness centers and fitness classes for the entire Cornell community.

The Temporary Corporate Partnerships & Activation Assistant supports Cornell Athletics’ Corporate Partnerships team in developing and activating relationships with current and prospective partners. The position will focus on community-based business development, including identifying and engaging prospective local businesses, supporting outreach and relationship-building efforts, coordinating meetings, and assisting with the execution of partnership activations. The position will also provide administrative and scheduling support to help maximize the time of senior staff and advance partnership opportunities.

This is a temporary, casual position expected to work fewer than 19 hours per week through December 31, 2026. The schedule will vary based on operational needs, with an anticipated pay rate of approximately $25–$27 per hour.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in customer service, sales, marketing, business development, event operations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with businesses, community members, and internal partners.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities, follow up on opportunities, and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to represent Cornell Athletics professionally in community and business settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in developing relationships with businesses and community organizations.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sales, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, marketing, fundraising, or business development.
• Experience working with local businesses or community organizations.
• Experience supporting events, sponsorship activations, or customer engagement initiatives.
• Experience using CRM, ticketing, email marketing, or other customer relationship management systems.
• Familiarity with collegiate or professional athletics and the corporate partnership landscape.
• Experience conducting in-person outreach or representing an organization at community events.

University Job Title:

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional

Job Family:

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

EEO Statement:

Cornellwelcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeksjob candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Wehire based on merit, andencourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

About Us

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.