Partnerships Coordinator

Summary: The Partnerships Coordinator position enhances the growth and development of NALA’s members and services and plays a pivotal role in fostering and expanding relationships with NALA’s many external partners. In particular, the Coordinator will develop and execute strategies to enhance NALA’s partnerships and collaborations with NALA’s Affiliated Associations, educational institutions, companies that employ paralegals, and other like-minded associations. Performs various duties related to supporting members and sponsors and managing databases through communications, collaboration, facilitation, and data entry. Serves as a point-of-contact for affiliated association representatives and their members and faculty, administration, and students at schools, colleges, and universities.

Principle Duties:

Affiliated Associations and Educational Institutions:

• Implements strategies, objectives, and tasks related to supporting existing and potential affiliated associations, schools, and other NALA members, including:

Foster positive relationships between NALA and its affiliated associations.

Foster positive relationships between NALA and other members, including paralegal educators, education programs, and their students.

Organize and distribute associated association communications and affiliate newsletter with assistance from the Affiliated Associations Director/Secretary.

Invoice and follow up on payments for affiliate dues.

Ensure affiliates are meeting all requirements for membership and appropriate reporting and tracking of data.

Ensure affiliated association websites comply with guidelines.

Create and manage surveys, reports, and data-related communications to affiliated associations, schools, and other members.

Coordinate and manage the Affiliated Associations’ Annual Meeting with assistance from the Affiliated Associations Director/Secretary (typically takes place during NALA’s Conference & Expo).

Coordinate and manage monthly affiliated association Town Hall meetings, affiliate presentations, and other special events with assistance from the Affiliated Associations Director/Secretary.

Outreach, recruit, and communicate with potential affiliated associations and schools.

Build and maintain a list of paralegal education programs, with an emphasis on ABA-approved schools and programs and paralegal educators.

Attend internal and leadership meetings related to affiliated associations and schools.

• Maintain affiliated association and school areas of the website.
• Maintain affiliated association and school records in database.
• Manage requests for membership lists from affiliated associations and make sure NALA database is current with the member lists.
• Coordinate affiliated association visits. Including coordinating necessary speakers and packing and shipping materials.
• Coordinate trade show visits. Including packing and shipping materials.
• Process new affiliated association memberships.
• Maintain and serve as point-person for NALA’s Speaker’s Bureau, assisting schools and affiliates in connecting with guest speakers.

Partnership Development:

• Work with the Communications Division, Director of Operations, and CEO to identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with potential affiliates, sponsors, vendors, schools, law firms, and other relevant organizations.
• Develop and execute strategies for partnership growth, including sponsorship packages, collaboration opportunities, and strategic alliances.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the association’s goals and objectives.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders on the status and outcomes of partnership activities.
• Track and report on partnership performance, including metrics such as engagement levels, revenue generated, and overall impact.
• Support the Communications Teams in developing and preparing analytical reports that demonstrate return on investment for sponsors and other partners.

Additional Duties:

• All other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships and Scope:

Reports directly to the Director of Operations. Works closely with other Divisions including Membership, Certification, Education, and Communications to provide top-quality customer service experience. Works with the Affiliated Associations Director/Secretary (volunteer positions). Does not supervise others.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in partnership development, strategic planning, or related roles, preferably within a professional association, nonprofit organization, or similar environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing external partnerships and developing strategic initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with CRM and project management software.

Performance Dimensions:

Integrity and honesty, along with the ability to gain the trust and respect of members and fellow colleagues. Quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed adherence to contract agreements; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with others; provision of and responsiveness to the information needs of managers and co-workers; and soundness of business decisions made. Must be a team-player who likes challenges and is willing to help grow the association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to efficiently and effectively use technology; deal effectively and cordially with a wide variety of people and situations, both pleasant and unpleasant; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; deal effectively with time pressures, stress, and rapid change. Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed mainly in an office environment and remote access with minimal exposure to injury. Work hours are normally Monday through Friday and will usually average 37.5 hours a week. Some rare evening and weekend work will be required due to unexpected situations. Limited business travel may be necessary to execute the duties and responsibilities of this position. Position may attend NALA’s national conference annually, depending on budget limitations.

Benefits:

NALA offers very generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, an additional 3.4 weeks of PTO (paid-time-off), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, employer contributions to a SEP IRA (retirement), a 37.5-hour work week, and a casual dress code.

Acknowledgement:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Director of Operations or CEO. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

This job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tulsa, OK 74136

Salary : $48,000 - $50,000