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Strategic Partnerships Associate (Contract Position)

Prelude is a nonprofit that partners with companies and schools to deliver paid, yearlong internships for high school students from lower-income communities. We’re seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial contractor to expand our employer network by researching prospects, crafting personalized outreach, qualifying leads, and setting up conversations with Prelude leadership.

Skills

  • Strong written communication, especially email outreach
  • Prospecting and research skills to identify high-potential leads
  • Experience managing pipelines and follow-up processes
  • Familiarity with CRMs and outreach tools (or willingness to learn quickly)
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and calendar coordination
  • Strategic judgment and ability to craft persuasive narratives
  • Comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and research high-potential employer prospects aligned with Prelude’s mission
  • Craft and send personalized outreach to spark interest and open doors
  • Build early relationships and serve as a strong first impression of Prelude
  • Manage follow-ups, calendar coordination, and CRM updates to advance leads
  • Support prospect calls with background research, briefing notes, and strategy
  • Map new sectors, job functions, and geographies to inform growth strategy
  • Maintain systems to track outreach and analyze conversion trends
  • Collaborate regularly with senior team to share insights and align on priorities

Education

  • No specific degree required; equivalent experience welcomed
  • Preference for candidates with prior experience in business development, partnerships, recruiting, or consulting

Benefits

  • Flexible, remote contractor role (~10–15 hours/week)
  • Competitive hourly pay ($30–$40/hr)
  • Strategic, high-autonomy work with visible impact on nonprofit growth
  • Cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership
  • Valuable portfolio-building experience in partnership strategy and systems design
  • Exposure to an innovative model for youth economic mobility
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$15,600/yr - $31,200/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Contract, remote
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2025
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