Senior Manager, Partnerships

ASPCA • New York, NY

2d • $76,000 - $98,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Partnerships manages corporate partnership accounts for the ASPCA, with a primary focus on the Subaru of America partnership and additional stewardship of partners such as Arm & Hammer. The role manages ongoing strategic initiatives, communications, contractual and marketing deliverables, grant-program administration, data collection, and account planning. It works closely with internal teams, corporate partners, agencies, retailers, shelters, and department leadership to strengthen partnerships and advance animal-welfare outcomes.

The position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Partnerships and has no direct reports. It is hybrid, with commuting to the ASPCA’s 8th Avenue location in New York City approximately 2–4 days per month. A remote option may be negotiable for qualified candidates who are already ASPCA employees and work outside New York City. Travel of up to 15% may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate the ASPCA’s mission, strategy, programs, policies, and values.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees, department staff, and the public.
• Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data to inform strategic planning.
• Self-starter motivated to manage a busy workload and identify opportunities to improve team efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Care and concern for the safety and well-being of oneself, animals, and others, including in stressful situations.
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA core values and behavioral competencies.
• English proficiency required.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, required; the posting also lists a high school diploma as required.
• Six or more years of experience in account management, project management, partnership stewardship, or related fields required.
• Experience developing presentations or written communications for executive or external stakeholder audiences required.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without formal authority required.
• The posting’s additional education-and-experience section lists 2+ years of project management and/or client account management experience and 3+ years of administrative experience as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing partnership strategies that increase revenue, engagement, or organizational impact is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing business and strategic initiatives for the Subaru partnership, including communication with its agency, Omnicom, with support and oversight from the Director.
• Advise the Director of partnership issues and develop solutions that meet shared goals and objectives.
• Lead weekly status meetings with ASPCA Grants and Subaru of America, manage deliverables and next steps, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Project-manage the ASPCA’s participation in annual Subaru Loves Pets and Subaru Share the Love marketing campaigns, including deliverables, impact recap presentations, and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate review of Subaru marketing collateral with internal and external departments to ensure legal compliance and proper use of brand standards.
• Manage ad hoc requests from Subaru.
• Administer and execute the annual Subaru Loves Pets grant program in collaboration with the Grants department.
• Develop or oversee development of grant-program collateral.
• Increase grant-program participation through communication and troubleshooting with Subaru retailers and shelters, and track funded-event outcomes such as adoptions, testimonials, attendance, photos, and success stories.
• Collect data and statistics for Subaru programs and projects in accordance with the ASPCA–Subaru contractual agreement.
• Synthesize program data to inform strategic planning and improve partnership impact and outcomes.
• Track use of ASPCA promotional lease vehicles monthly and generate quarterly usage reports.
• Lead annual partnership planning with Subaru stakeholders to identify engagement and impact opportunities aligned with ASPCA priorities.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on the Subaru partnership and advise cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, commitments, and opportunities.
• Develop partnership-growth recommendations and present opportunities, risks, and strategic considerations to department leadership.
• Develop strategic initiatives for the year-round Arm & Hammer partnership, including project management for the integrated sponsorship of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.
• Assume accounts transitioning from Business Development, create strategic stewardship plans, and manage a portfolio with potential annual gifts in the five- to six-figure range.
• Anticipate partner needs, connect partner interests with ASPCA priorities, and identify opportunities for growth, renewal, and deeper engagement.
• Monitor corporate philanthropy, cause-marketing, and corporate-social-responsibility trends to identify opportunities for existing partners.
• Develop knowledge of ASPCA programs and campaigns and communicate credibly about the organization’s work to partners.
• Maintain accurate, current records of partnership deliverables and significant partner interactions in account files and the department database.

Benefits

• Affordable medical coverage, employer-paid dental coverage, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off, including vacation, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer matching up to 4%, plus an additional 4% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, internal mobility, and opportunities to support work in the field.

What This Job Offers

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