POSITION OPENING: Partnership Specialist
Want a career that makes a difference in your community? Chinook Enterprises is seeking an innovative, experienced individual to assist us in developing new business relationships, new grants and donors and other revenue income to help us further our mission.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.
OUR GOAL
To help people live more productive and fulfilling lives by striving to gain competitive employment as well as inclusion in the community.
OUR ACTION
We demonstrate a positive environment to work, train, and provide service to our customers regardless of culture, age, gender, abilities, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and language of origin. We prioritize diversity education for our staff and stakeholders and regularly assess our employee, customer, and stakeholder demographics to improve our effectiveness.
TO APPLY
- We are committed to adding voices to our team that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.
- To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook
- Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website.
- Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 LaVenture Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273
POSITION SUMMARY
The Partnership Specialist represents, coordinates, and helps Chinook Enterprises grow by generating new revenue which may include private and public sector contracts, grants, and/or donations.
QUALIFICATIONS
For full job description with qualifications, please visit our website at https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook/
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
- Two or more years sales or business/account development experience with demonstrated results.
- Experience with data analysis and market research and converting results into actionable goals.
- A combination of experience and education may be substituted for these requirements.
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of latest sales mediums, including social media, to strengthen company brand and reach.
- High aptitude for networking across industries and channels.
- Think strategically, courteously and respond swiftly to customer requests.
- Skilled at creating partnerships and have a talent for consultative selling.
- A fast learner and creative problem solver that thrives in performance-oriented team environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers on projects requiring specific expertise or input
- Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, mobile applications, and CRM systems or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.
Other
- Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.
- Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
SALARY & BENEFITS
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Days & Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (40 hours/week)
Starting Wage: $33.33 – $39.85/hour
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave, an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost, voluntary life insurance, dependent care FSA, tuition reimbursement program, quarterly incorporate massage and company provided mental fitness app Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.
