Caribbean Partnerships Specialist

Global Support and Development•Charlotte, NC

6d•$101,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to swap the ordinary routine for a high-impact mission spanning the vibrant communities of the Caribbean? Global Support and Development (GSD) is looking for a Caribbean Partnerships Specialist. The position is full-time, on site, and located at HQ in Charlotte, N.C. Based in Charlotte with up to 50% travel, you’ll be the face of our mission, cultivating essential relationships with both public and private sectors to turn shared goals into rapid response reality. Whether you’re presenting compelling proposals or deploying to support humanitarian efforts—sometimes even from our specialized vessel—your work will directly reduce the impact of the climate crisis. If you have a passion for stakeholder management and a heart for humanitarian service, come help us redefine what it means to be a trusted partner in the field! GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Up to 25 days of accrued vacation Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium) Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium) Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match Matches on Qualified 529 Plans Up to 14 Paid Holidays Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role and how you can help us turn strategy into action!

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in partner/stakeholder management preferably in the Caribbean context; involving partnership identification, outreach, and cultivation;
Administrative and coordination experience, ideally with an NGO;
Experience implementing or supporting donor-funded projects to advance rapid response and resilience;
Management of events and partner-facing initiatives;
Experience living and working in the Caribbean region;
Proficiency in MS Office suite and Google Suite;
Ability to work with teams to translate shared objectives into operational delivery and, at times, respond quickly to changes in short-term priorities;
Ability to identify process gaps and build and improve processes and procedures required to support effective partnerships;
High-level communication, and interpersonal skills;
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation ability;
Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;
Ability to coordinate multiple events and activities simultaneously under pressure and with attention to detail;
Discernment for confidentiality concerning organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications;
Ability to seek and listen to diverse perspectives and foster a culture of learning;
Strong problem-solving skills;
Ability to adapt quickly and change course as the situation requires;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and
Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish and/or French is required.
BA in humanitarian affairs, communications, marketing, international relations, public relations or related field; or
Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Project or program management experience is desired;
Knowledge of Salesforce is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the outreach strategy for the Caribbean, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across departments including the Director of Partnerships and Programs, the Caribbean Program Manager, Response, Capabilities and Maritime teams;
Research and monitor humanitarian, rapid response, and community resilience partnership trends ensuring that the GSD’s partnership proposition remains compelling and relevant to GSD’s mission and the region;
Facilitate management of existing partnership relationships, including day-to-day planning and engagement; meeting minutes and other administrative tasks; including regular updating of the relationship management plan;
Support with stakeholder mapping and other initiatives to identify and develop new partnerships through stakeholder mapping;
Conduct research and provide briefing materials to help engage and vet potential partner organizations, as well to develop country profiles;
Support the coordination of GSD’s partner engagement activities to promote the services of the organization, including philanthropic actions;
Provide administrative assistance to all partnership and program activities by scheduling meetings and capturing meeting notes, logistics support, pre trip briefings and debriefings, attendance and registration, and other related administrative tasks;
Help facilitate internal GSD and external partner-focused communication, including updates on relationship development, engagement opportunities and outcomes, and annual impacts;
Maintain updated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios;
Support drafting of success stories for internal and external audiences and lessons learned;
Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
Perform other duties as assigned.