Director of Partnership Activation

**About The James Beard Foundation:** The James Beard Foundation(“JBF”) is a vital cultural institution with deep roots honoring and advancing the culinary arts industry. JBF’s mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. As a 501(c) (3) national non-profit organization, JBF brings its mission to life through the annual James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused initiatives and programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The Brand Partnerships department is responsible for the continuity and expansion of the partnership portfolio for the Foundation. JBF’s strategic brand partners support the Foundation’s mission with financial support that drives growth of our programming and impact, as well as awareness of the JBF brand to drive audience growth. The Director of Partnership Activation will report to the Vice President of Brand Partnerships and will work closely with the events department, marketing and communications department, external production teams, and agency partners to support the strategic management of the sponsorship portfolio and key partner relationships, as well as the expansion of new partner opportunities for the Foundation. **Responsibilities:** - Deliver top-notch client services for the Foundation’s portfolio of sponsors and partners across JBF events, programs, and initiatives, to nurture growth over time in alignment with JBF’s mission and values - Oversee coordination, tracking, and reporting on sponsor activations and deliverables across events, digital, and social platforms to ensure all deliverables are completed within contract term - Create partnership wrap reports to demonstrate that partners are achieving their objectives - Ensure sponsors are represented correctly in JBF materials and in accordance with the provisions laid out in the contract, including review/approval timelines - Coordinate with marketing and communications team to concept effective digital and programmatic partnership extensions, overseeing branded social strategy and calendar timelines for partners - Ensure implementation of agreed upon brand partnerships team goals and procedures - Provide ongoing sponsor status reports and updates to leadership - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage internal priorities while working toward partner goals - Advise on renewal and expansion strategies for portfolio of partners to meet JBF’s growth goals and deliver on the partner’s brand and business objectives - Engage other JBF departments with partners as required to ensure excellent partner-facing communications - Keep abreast of best practices in the field and key corporate moves and changes. **Responsibilities:** - Deliver top-notch client services for the Foundation’s portfolio of sponsors and partners across JBF events, programs, and initiatives, to nurture growth over time in alignment with JBF’s mission and values - Oversee coordination, tracking, and reporting on sponsor activations and deliverables across events, digital, and social platforms to ensure all deliverables are completed within contract term - Create partnership wrap reports to demonstrate that partners are achieving their objectives - Ensure sponsors are represented correctly in JBF materials and in accordance with the provisions laid out in the contract, including review/approval timelines - Coordinate with marketing and communications team to concept effective digital and programmatic partnership extensions, overseeing branded social strategy and calendar timelines for partners - Ensure implementation of agreed upon brand partnerships team goals and procedures - Provide ongoing sponsor status reports and updates to leadership - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage internal priorities while working toward partner goals - Advise on renewal and expansion strategies for portfolio of partners t…