Join Our Team as a Strategic Partnership Manager

Are you passionate about fostering meaningful relationships and driving positive change? At Maryland Fossil Finders (MFF), we are looking for a dedicated team of Strategic Partnership Managers to play a key role in building relationships that fuel our mission of making fossil hunting accessible, inclusive, and conservation-focused.

As a Strategic Partnership Manager, you will work closely with corporate sponsors and partners to support the growth and sustainability of our programs. Your primary goal will be to develop and maintain strong, long-lasting partnerships that generate vital funding for our initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture relationships with current and prospective partners and sponsors.
• Identify opportunities for growth in partnerships and funding, aligning them with MFF’s mission and goals.
• Create and execute strategies to cultivate major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance partner engagement, reporting, and recognition.
• Track and analyze results of fundraising campaigns and partnership efforts.
• Represent MFF at events and other outreach activities to grow our network and visibility.

Career Path: Grow with Us

At MFF, we believe in recognizing hard work and rewarding success. Our Strategic Partnership Manager roles start at $20 per hour, with the opportunity to earn bonuses for exceptional performance. After six months of successfully driving partnerships and achieving fundraising goals, your hourly rate could increase to as much as $25.

This position is ideal for those who:

• Are enthusiastic about building meaningful connections and promoting a cause they believe in.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are self-motivated, organized, and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Career Development & Future Opportunities:

As you gain experience and contribute to the growth of MFF, you’ll have the chance to take on larger responsibilities, manage significant partnership portfolios, and contribute to strategic decision-making. Long-term career paths in nonprofit fundraising can lead to roles in leadership, program development, or advocacy, as well as expanded responsibilities in grant writing or overseeing entire fundraising campaigns.

Join us and help make a difference in the fossil hunting community by building partnerships that drive our mission forward!

Interested in applying? Fill out our survey here: Strategic Partnership Manager Survey.