POSITION SUMMARY

The Partnerships Officer supports the Office of the Chief Philanthropy Officer in Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies’ efforts to shape strategic issues in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director, Partnerships & Operations, the Partnerships Officer will help coordinate across Trinity’s four grantmaking initiatives. The Partnerships Officer will serve as the lead program officer for special opportunity grants, collaborate on external communications, and support the Chief Philanthropy Officer’s research and writing needs.

The annual salary range for this position is $115,700 to $129,000. Cover Letter is required with your application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking and Strategy

• Acts as the Program Officer for the Special Opportunity fund, serving as portfolio manager for deploying strategic grants and non-grant support that sit outside of or across the four grantmaking initiatives.
• Works closely with the Director, Partnerships & Operations and CPO on expanding the Philanthropies team’s engagement with leading faith, policy, and civic leaders in New York City.
• Cultivates and maintains external engagement contacts and outreach strategies for the CPO, especially faith and philanthropic leaders in New York City.

Writing and Communications

• Prepares weekly reports from Philanthropies to the Rector and Senior Management Team at Trinity.
• Leads strategy and development of quarterly Philanthropies newsletter.
• Works across Trinity, especially with the Communications and Government Relations teams, on Philanthropies collateral and other external written products, including drafting and/or managing the preparation of web features, special announcements, grantee spotlights, and social media posts.
• Researches, synthesizes, and prepares content for CPO’s presentations.
• Prepares briefings for the CPO for meetings and events, as required.

Cross-Institution Collaboration

• Supports internal communications helping stakeholders across the institution understand Philanthropies strategies and grantmaking.
• Coordinates site visits and virtual panels that demonstrate grantmaking strategy and progress to board members, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Facilitates collaboration across the Philanthropies team and with other departments, such as Communications, IT, Finance, and Legal.

Internal Engagement and Team Culture

• Takes on other strategic projects and responsibilities related to the Office of the Chief Philanthropy Officer, as required.
• Contributes to an entrepreneurial work environment and positive culture of high impact, focused on outcomes.
• Troubleshoots issues as they arise.
• Exercises strong sense of discretion and adheres to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity Church Wall Street policies, procedures, and rules.
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes Trinity’s mission and core values.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ACTIVITIES

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories across multiple mediums and various audiences.
• Strong research skills with the ability to synthesize and present clear and concise summaries and conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and possesses the ability to relate well with people within and outside Trinity, including the ability to build relationships across lines of difference and power.
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to prioritize among competing demands.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when assigned new tasks, goals, and systems and processes.
• Creative, resilient problem solver.
• Highly resourceful team player with experience working in a diverse and inclusive team context.
• Commitment to social justice and racial equity.
• Proficiency with software and digital tools used for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and/or project management.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• A minimum of five years of administrative, communications, policy, or program experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of training and/or work experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in nonprofit organizations, the philanthropic sector, local government, and/or faith institutions.