Asia Society Australia seeks an Associate Director, Partnerships and Engagement for a fixed term,1 year maternity leave cover position.

The role manages relationships with major partners, supporters and corporate members with a particular focus on stakeholders in Victoria.

The successful candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, be efficient and organised, and have a keen eye for detail. They will have a track record of building and maintaining strong external relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Asia Society Australia is the Australian centre of the Asia Society, a global organisation dedicated to understanding Asia and its role in the world. We are independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit. Our mission is to advance Australia’s prosperity and security in Asia. We do this through corporate partnerships, programs, research and commentary that deepen Australia’s understanding of Asia, provide policy ideas for business and government, and create contemporary connections and networks in the region.

KEY DUTIES

Manage relations with key stakeholders in Victoria including partners, supporters and corporate members

• Support the delivery of a high-quality membership service and engagement experience, including management of corporate events and Executive Briefings
• Support the implementation of a new corporate membership program as well as business development and partnership engagement strategies.
• Draft all communications to corporate members and external stakeholders, including EDMs
• Assist with the delivery of public events held by our programming team

• Support CEO and Director of Partnerships on engagement programs and activities with partners, supporters, corporate members and other stakeholders

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Outstanding written and verbal communications.
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience managing multiple external relationships and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Interest and/or work experience in Asia, ideally demonstrating some general knowledge on Asia/International Relations.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, including Salesforce.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a small, productive team with tight timelines
• Ability to work before/after standard business hours when required

POSTION ENQUIRIES

Thomas Soem – Deputy CEO and Director, Partnerships at Asia Society Australia [email protected] using the subject line: Associate Director - Partnerships and Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs.