Corporate Partnerships Manager

Food Bank of Central New York • Syracuse, NY

1d • $63,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1985, Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization leading the fight to end hunger across an 11-county service area that includes Central New York, Northern New York, and the Mohawk Valley. The Food Bank acts as the primary food distribution hub for hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations in our region. In addition to food acquisition and distribution, we address the root causes of food insecurity through innovative programming, nutrition education, outreach, and collaboration with non-traditional food bank partners such as healthcare providers. The Food Bank also engages in state and federal advocacy efforts to strengthen anti-hunger policy and work alongside community partners to create lasting solutions that ensure all neighbors can thrive. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will help expand corporate engagement efforts for Food Bank of Central New York. This role serves as a point of contact for assigned corporate partners and volunteer groups, building and strengthening relationships that advance the mission. The position is responsible for expanding corporate employee engagement opportunities, and connecting corporate partners to the broader donor development pipeline including corporate sponsorships. The role also oversees volunteer strategy and operations to ensure a high-quality, mission-driven experience for all participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field preferred
• Relevant certifications in fundraising, volunteer management, or nonprofit leadership are a plus
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, volunteer management, or related field
• Experience managing or supporting corporate sponsorships and employee engagement programs
• Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional work preferred
• Experience representing an organization in external-facing roles, including events and presentations
• Experience working with CRM or volunteer management systems
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and represent Food Bank of Central New York professionally in a variety of settings
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively across teams
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and grow partnership opportunities
• Comfort with public speaking and leading group experiences such as tours
• Proficiency with data systems used for donor or volunteer tracking
• Commitment to delivering a positive, mission-aligned experience for volunteers and partners
• Bi-or multi-lingual a plus

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
• Relevant certifications in fundraising, volunteer management, or nonprofit leadership
• Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional work
• Bi-or multi-lingual

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and steward corporate partnerships that support Food Bank of Central New York through sponsorships, employee giving, volunteerism, and other engagement opportunities
• Introduce corporate volunteers into the donor development pipeline in coordination with Development team
• Represent Food Bank of Central New York at internal and external events, including tours, speaking engagements, and community outreach
• Oversee the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, providing direction and accountability for volunteer operations and recognition strategies
• Ensure the execution of volunteer recognition efforts that reflect appreciation and deepen engagement
• Oversee food drive coordination, including year-round engagement with corporate food donors
• Ensure delivery of a high-quality, well-organized volunteer experience aligned with organizational standards
• Maintain and optimize the volunteer management system to support reporting, communication, and engagement tracking
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned staff, including regular check-ins, performance evaluations, professional development planning, team compliance with policies and procedures, and conflict management.
• Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making within scope of responsibility, while escalating issues appropriately.
• Promote and model leadership that supports Food Bank of Central New York’s values and strategic direction.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and leadership to support cross-functional initiatives and organization-wide goals.
• Maintain awareness of budgetary impact, resource needs, and compliance requirements relevant to their teams and grants.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to organizational planning, policy updates, and performance improvement efforts.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• generous PTO
• administered 401(k) after 1 month with employer match after 1 year
• eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal college loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level