Partnerships Associate

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About Coral Gardeners

Coral Gardeners is a dynamic global movement founded by passionate surfers and freedivers in Mo’orea, French Polynesia, to restore coral reefs and protect ocean ecosystems. Since 2017, we’ve grown into an international collective, empowering local communities and driving innovative solutions to save coral reefs. Our work is powered by partnerships with some of the world’s most iconic brands, among them Rolex, Prada, National Geographic, Versace and Kenzo.

The role

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Partnerships, the Partnerships Associate provides operational support throughout the entire partnership cycle. They play an active role in identifying new partners and preparing commercial presentations, then support the operational execution of signed partnerships through project organization, administrative follow-up, and logistical coordination. This is a freelance, full-time position based in California. Frequent travel is expected, including a minimum of three months per year on site at our HQ in Mo’orea, French Polynesia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitch decks, one-pagers, tailored partner briefs, etc.; conduct research on prospects (industry, CSR strategy, key contacts, etc.); organize information in the CRM and maintain the lead database.
• Manage the Director of Partnerships’ agenda: meetings, follow-ups, deadlines; take meeting notes and ensure proper follow-up actions.
• Track lead status in HubSpot; follow up with prospects and centralize negotiation documents.
• Keep internal tools (CRM, Notion) updated at each stage of the partnership; manage completion of administrative documents (contracts, briefs, reports); coordinate logistical aspects: kit shipments, visits, content production, etc.
• Draft meeting notes and partner reports; format monitoring and impact materials; track deadlines and follow up with stakeholders.
• Identify pain points and suggest improvements; contribute to improving internal workflows.

Qualifications and experience

• Initial experience in a commercial or nonprofit environment; previous experience in coordination, account support, or as a junior analyst is a plus;
• Availability to travel frequently and to spend a minimum of three months per year at our Mo’orea HQ;
• Professional fluency in English required. French is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize; excellent writing and visual presentation skills;
• Comfortable with digital tools (HubSpot, Notion, Google Suite, PowerPoint/Keynote, Excel).

Location and schedule

Remote, based in California, with frequent travel and a minimum of three months per year in Mo’orea, French Polynesia. Full-time, freelance.

Deadline and how to apply

The posting does not state a closing date. Apply through the original posting.