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** Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States.
Are you ready to swap the ordinary routine for a high-impact mission spanning the vibrant communities of the Caribbean? Global Support and Development (GSD) is looking for a Caribbean Partnerships Specialist. The position is full-time, on site, and located at HQ in Charlotte, N.C.
Based in Charlotte with up to 50% travel, you'll be the face of our mission, cultivating essential relationships with both public and private sectors to turn shared goals into rapid response reality. Whether you're presenting compelling proposals or deploying to support humanitarian efforts-sometimes even from our specialized vessel-your work will directly reduce the impact of the climate crisis. If you have a passion for stakeholder management and a heart for humanitarian service, come help us redefine what it means to be a trusted partner in the field!
GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Up to 25 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave
• Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential
• Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium)
• Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium)
• Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match
• Matches on Qualified 529 Plans
• Up to 14 Paid Holidays

Want to know more? Read on to learn more about the role and how you can help us turn strategy into action!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Support the implementation of the outreach strategy for the Caribbean, working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across departments including the Director of Partnerships and Programs, the Caribbean Program Manager, Response, Capabilities and Maritime teams;
2. Research and monitor humanitarian, rapid response, and community resilience partnership trends ensuring that the GSD's partnership proposition remains compelling and relevant to GSD's mission and the region;
3. Facilitate management of existing partnership relationships, including day-to-day planning and engagement; meeting minutes and other administrative tasks; including regular updating of the relationship management plan;
4. Support with stakeholder mapping and other initiatives to identify and develop new partnerships through stakeholder mapping;
5. Conduct research and provide briefing materials to help engage and vet potential partner organizations, as well to develop country profiles;
6. Support the coordination of GSD's partner engagement activities to promote the services of the organization, including philanthropic actions;
7. Provide administrative assistance to all partnership and program activities by scheduling meetings and capturing meeting notes, logistics support, pre trip briefings and debriefings, attendance and registration, and other related administrative tasks;
8. Help facilitate internal GSD and external partner-focused communication, including updates on relationship development, engagement opportunities and outcomes, and annual impacts;
9. Maintain updated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records for partner portfolios;
10. Support drafting of success stories for internal and external audiences and lessons learned;
11. Prompt and action GSD's core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;
12. Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in partner/stakeholder management preferably in the Caribbean context; involving partnership identification, outreach, and cultivation;
• Administrative and coordination experience, ideally with an NGO;
• Experience implementing or supporting donor-funded projects to advance rapid response and resilience;
• Management of events and partner-facing initiatives;
• Experience living and working in the Caribbean region;
• Project or program management experience is desired;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and Google Suite; and
• Knowledge of Salesforce is an advantage.

Required Education:

• BA in humanitarian affairs, communications, marketing, international relations, public relations or related field; or
• Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• N/A

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with teams to translate shared objectives into operational delivery and, at times, respond quickly to changes in short-term priorities;
• Ability to identify process gaps and build and improve processes and procedures required to support effective partnerships;
• High-level communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation ability;
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;
• Ability to coordinate multiple events and activities simultaneously under pressure and with attention to detail;
• Discernment for confidentiality concerning organizational, partner, and donor activities and communications;
• Ability to seek and listen to diverse perspectives and foster a culture of learning;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to adapt quickly and change course as the situation requires;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;
• Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish and/or French is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and
• Routine domestic and international travel up to 50% is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime, and other), to mitigate risks.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship
or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others.
These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities.
Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods

• Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time;
• Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects;
• Ability to bend and stoop;
• Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time;
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response)

• May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;
• May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;
• While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD:
  • Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises;
  • Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or
  • Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration.
• Ability to obtain necessary travel documents and fulfill any other travel requirements (including an active passport, visa requirements, vaccinations, etc.);
• This role may include deployments to support natural disaster response efforts within hazardous, dynamic, and unstable environments (economically/environmentally) in pre- and post- disaster scenarios, which could include, among other conditions: lack of access to medical care, exposure to critical incidents (including severe injury, death, traumatic encounters, and/or mental strain), and uncommon sleeping arrangements (i.e. not in a hotel, could include close living quarters and cohabitation);
• GSD's nutritional environment contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat products. Ability to make dietary accommodations may be limited. Potential exposure to food borne allergens; and
• Employees may be required for this role to work upon our Humanitarian Vessel for up to 30 consecutive days. The vessel's working environment entails performing in conditions inherent to vessel travel, including but not limited to: steep and narrow stairs and living spaces, close quarters including cohabitation, sharp surfaces, metal gangways and ladders, heavy doors, European-type plugs and wiring (220-240v, 60Hz) which cannot support all American appliances, in addition to bright and flashing lights, loud noises, nuts and shellfish exposure, poor weather, movements which can trigger motion sickness, and / or limited access to hospital / definitive care. This setting involves various sea conditions, including but not limited to rough seas, adverse weather, and potential for sea sickness.

Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods

• Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment;
• Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands;
• Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required.

Physical Demands During Deployment Periods

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time;
• Ability to regularly engage in manual dexterity;
• [FOR VESSEL] Essential physical requirements (depending on job description requirements) may also include climbing, balancing, reaching or stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling;
• Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs;
• Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations);
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at GSD's discretion.
Work Authorization Requirements: GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. Notwithstanding, employment is conditional upon validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.
GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.