Partnership Officer Job at World Disaster Center, New York, NY

  • World Disaster Center
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Mission Context

The Partnership Officer will be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships for WDC and the Michael App. This is a founding-level, entrepreneurial role that directly drives growth, impact, and credibility.

This person is expected to train partners, negotiate agreements, gather feedback, and expand the partnership network , while benefiting from a percentage of revenue/value they bring in .

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, negotiate, and secure partnerships with NGOs, institutions, governments, and other stakeholders
  • Collect feedback from partners to refine offerings and improve engagement
  • Train and onboard partners to use the Michael App effectively
  • Build strong relationships and ensure WDC’s credibility and reputation
  • Track partnership performance, revenue impact, and growth metrics
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager and leadership to align partnership strategy with overall goals

Required Profile

  • 3–7+ years in business development, partnerships, or sales
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to train and manage partner relationships
  • Comfortable working in a mission-driven, early-stage environment
  • Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset

Preferred:

  • Experience in humanitarian work, international development, or tech platforms
  • Ability to speak multiple languages for international partnerships

Compensation – Performance-Based

  • Percentage of revenue/value generated from partnerships: 5% – 10% (negotiable based on profile and deal size)
  • Clear tracking system for revenue attribution
  • Paid monthly or quarterly
  • Optional small stipend to cover basic costs (depending on candidate)

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