Corporate Partnership Specialist (12-Month Contract)
Are You Ready to Build Transformative Partnerships?
At Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), we connect people, plants, and places to create a healthier, sustainable world. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Corporate Partnership Specialist to help us grow meaningful corporate collaborations that fuel our mission — and support our upcoming capital campaign focused on transformational growth and long-term impact.
Join our passionate team and play a key role in advancing conservation and biodiversity initiatives, promoting education and delivering innovative experiences and programs while supporting Canada’s largest botanical garden.
This is a 12-month full-time contract covering a maternity leave, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: July 31, 2026 (possible 6-month extension)
What’s Your Next Career Move?
Picture a role where you create impactful corporate partnerships that support biodiversity conservation, cultural events, and inspiring educational programs — while helping to drive a landmark capital campaign forward. As our Corporate Partnership Specialist, you’ll be a key driver in securing sponsorships and long-term collaborations that align with RBG’s strategic goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this role is perfect for you.
What You Will Do
- Cultivate Corporate Partnerships: Lead and grow RBG’s corporate partnership program, encompassing sponsorships, strategic partnerships, cause marketing, and the corporate volunteer program — with a dedicated focus on supporting the capital campaign.
- Support the Capital Campaign: Develop and execute strategies to secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships that contribute to RBG’s bold vision and campaign priorities.
- Drive Success: Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities, from identification to stewardship, ensuring alignment with RBG’s goals and campaign objectives.
- Craft Compelling Proposals: Create tailored, persuasive sponsorship and partnership proposals that connect corporate values with RBG’s mission and campaign themes.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with fundraising, sales, and program teams to align partnerships with organizational and campaign priorities.
- Analyze and Innovate: Leverage data and insights to evaluate performance and refine strategies to ensure partnership success.
- Deliver Excellence: Ensure seamless post-award management, compliance, and reporting to ensure strong, lasting relationships with corporate supporters.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate partnership development, sponsorship, cause marketing and relationship management.
- Proven success in building strategic partnerships and securing sponsorships, especially in support of major initiatives or campaigns.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations. Proficiency in CRM systems, project management tools, and workflow planning.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to juggle multiple opportunities and deadlines.
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a talent for engaging diverse stakeholders. Knowledge of conservation, education, cultural programming, or community engagement is an asset.
Why Join RBG?
- Meaningful Impact: Contribute to a once-in-a-generation campaign and other initiatives that promote sustainability, biodiversity, culture, and community.
- Innovative Work Culture: Collaborate with a creative, purpose-driven team in a dynamic environment.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexible hours to support your work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Advance your skills and career through high-impact projects and learning opportunities.
- Inspiring Workplace: Work surrounded by the natural beauty of one of Canada’s most ecologically important landscapes.
What We Value
At RBG, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
RBG is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
If you are excited by this opportunity but do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply—enthusiasm for our mission is invaluable.
Working Conditions
- 35-hour workweek with occasional evening and weekend hours to meet critical deadlines or attend events.
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work on-site and remotely.
- Collaborative office-based work environment with occasional off-site meetings.
How to Apply
Join us in creating lasting partnerships that inspire and drive change. Apply online at www.rbg.ca/careers by Sunday, June 15, 2025.
About RBG
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the not-for-profit caretaker of 2,137 acres of gardens, natural lands and ecosystems surrounded by Canada’s largest urban environment. It is a conservation organization, an experience creator and educator delivering cultural, recreational, horticultural and culinary experiences throughout its diverse network of gardens and natural spaces.