Brand and Engagement Strategic Partnership Lead

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America is a remote/hybrid work environment with the option of working in person from our offices in Boston, MA or Washington DC. However, employees should reside in one of the following states:  ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC. 

Job Description

The Brand & Engagement Strategic Partnership Lead will play a pivotal role in researching, cultivating, and nurturing strategic partnerships that align with Oxfam America’s mission and values. This position’s primary focus will be engaging with corporate entities, influencers, and cultural brands to enhance Oxfam America’s brand visibility and increase national recognition. The position will foster positive relationships across the organization and within professional networks, collaborating with a diverse set of internal colleagues and external partners to create impactful campaigns that fight inequality and end poverty and injustice. This role will significantly impact brand positioning and help build emotional connections with a long-term pipeline of potential Oxfam supporters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies to drive brand and engagement growth, advancing Oxfam America's mission to fight inequality and end poverty and injustice.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders, including corporate entities, influencers, and cultural brands.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership goals with the Brand and Engagement team, Public Engagement Division, and Oxfam America’s overall strategic objectives.
• Negotiate, finalize, and maintain partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment with Oxfam America's values and mission.
• Monitor and evaluate partnership performance, providing regular reports and insights to colleagues at Oxfam America, including senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential partners, staying informed of industry trends and opportunities that align with Oxfam’s focus areas and campaigns.
• Represent Oxfam America’s brand at industry events, conferences, and meetings to build and enhance relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on partnership commitments and objectives, ensuring all initiatives support Oxfam America’s advocacy and programmatic goals.
• Work closely with the Director, Brand & Engagement to create and manage budgets for partnership initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximizing return on investment for Oxfam America’s efforts.
• Develop and implement marketing and communication plans to promote partnerships and their impact, amplifying Oxfam America’s reach and influence.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all partnership activities, safeguarding Oxfam America's integrity and reputation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal teams, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve partnership objectives.
• Working with the director of brand and engagement, develop strategic plans and initiatives that align with Oxfam America's mission and values.
• Foster positive relationships across the organization and within the field, collaborating with a diverse set of internal colleagues and external partners.
• Create impactful campaigns that align with Oxfam America’s values, enhancing brand visibility and increasing national recognition.
• Help build emotional connections with a long-term pipeline of potential Oxfam supporters.

Position Expectations

• Will stay abreast of professional standards, trends, and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based, problem-solving work culture treating all persons with dignity and respect and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission, values, and goals.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of gender justice and diversity within key areas of responsibility and a commitment to promoting gender justice, racial equity, and diversity in our workplace and programs.
• Within key areas of responsibility, will have a commitment to and be accountable for activities contributing towards a safe and accountable workplace environment, projects and relationships for staff, partners, and the communities we serve.
• Willingness and ability to travel in the US and occasionally overseas (approximately 3-