Manager, Advertising & Brand Partnerships

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Ithaca, New York, USA
Base: $73,171.00 - $85,037.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid (2-3 days remote, 2-3 days onsite)
Cultivate high-impact relationships
Develop integrated brand partnerships
Advance key conservation objectives
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a Manager for Advertising & Brand Partnerships to develop strategic relationships with corporate partners aligned with its mission of conservation and education. The ideal candidate should possess strong relationship management skills and experience in partnerships, advertising sales, or business development within mission-driven contexts

Job Summary

  • The Manager of Advertising & Brand Partnerships will cultivate high-impact relationships with mission-aligned companies and develop integrated brand partnerships that connect corporate partners with the Lab’s global audience of birders, nature enthusiasts, and conservation supporters.
  • This role goes beyond traditional advertising sales to build strategic partnerships that span the Lab’s digital platforms, media channels, participatory science programs, and educational initiatives, and create lasting collaborations that help advance key conservation objectives.
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Matching Summary

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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a Manager for Advertising & Brand Partnerships to develop strategic relationships with corporate partners aligned with its mission of conservation and education. The ideal candidate should possess strong relationship management skills and experience in partnerships, advertising sales, or business development within mission-driven contexts.

Salary

Base: $73,171.00 - $85,037.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cultivate high-impact relationships
  • develop integrated brand partnerships
  • advance key conservation objectives
  • develop proposals and partnership opportunities
  • lead outreach, negotiation, and closing

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial partnerships leader
  • relationship-driven approach
  • strategic mindset
  • building new opportunities from the ground up
  • interest in conservation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage relationships
  • Experience developing proposals or partnership packages
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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