Development Associate

SecondMuse champions and supports the growth of future economies by designing and leading programs that involve workshops, events, mentorship networks, curriculum, and other efforts to build and grow community ecosystems. At the core of our community-sourced approach is a dedication to creating and fostering cohesive narratives and deep relationships throughout the ecosystem. We have organized innovation programs in over 100 countries and 250 cities, sourcing solutions from every corner of the world. Each program has challenged our teams to develop targeted approaches to find, and then support, visionary leaders with a diverse range of experiences, motivations and cultures. We invite you to help build with us--leverage our proven strategies to build strong communities and influence local, regional and global networks, and add your own contribution to our growing team and portfolio of programs.

The OpportunityThe Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the Growth Team in driving resources to grow North America Business Unit programs. They will work closely with the Growth Directors to source and cultivate new opportunities of federal, philanthropic, and corporate funders. They will support in the process of closing contracts with prospective funders to ensure a smooth hand off to the North America program teams for implementation. They will be an essential player in driving opportunities into wins across the Business Development team from start to finish.

Essential Functions* Carry out assigned tasks to support program or departmental operations. Beginning to take on more independent work and shows initiative in problem-solving

• Support the Growth (Business Development) team, and North America Business Unit to refine and execute business development strategies for our North America Business Unit programs
• Proactively identify and build relationships, both through cold and warm outreach, with existing and prospective institutional philanthropy, state & federal government funders, and corporate partners with the support of the Business Development team
• Work with the broader Business Development team to build out and manage a North America Business Unit opportunity and relationship database; contribute to management of internal databases, conducting regular analysis of our performance and developing insights from this information to inform strategy and implementation
• Support the Business Development team to identify potential funding opportunities, particularly for our work to build more equitable and responsible climate and health economies
• Support on the follow up on priority opportunities, including working with a team or independently to write proposals, including aggregating, sorting and tailoring existing knowledge from across the company and writing new content to respond to specific opportunity needs
• Manager contract responsibilities by ensuring timely and transparent processes are met
• Prepare the Business Development team for meetings with prospective funders
• Support relationship managers to coordinate with program teams to incorporate funders into program activities and events
• Coordinate with Business Development team members to identify and support the application of speaking opportunities and coordinating meetings and other activities around these speaking engagements

Requirements* 3+ years experience in US Domestic economic or community development, innovation, workforce, health & wellness, and/or climate/cleantech/energy industry

• Knowledge of the US domestic funding landscape, including experience with corporate CSR functions, national and regional economic development agencies, and philanthropic funders
• Impact driven and action / solution-oriented
• People-oriented and able to easily establish and follow up with new relationships
• Collaborative - strong team player, able to work with effectively with colleagues across different departments
• Disciplined in working independently

Benefits* $80,000 annual salary

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer 3% guaranteed contribution
• Employer monthly mobile phone contribution
• Flexible work options
• Generous paid time off program, including paid holidays
• Generous paid parental leave programs for all new parents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time to participate in volunteer activities that enhance and serve our communities

SecondMuse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.