Partnership Development VISTA

Company Overview

Through Christ & community, 10:12 Sports is a ministry using athletics to provide discipleship, leadership development, and job training opportunities to teenage males. 10:12 empowers our community church partners and leaders to mentor youth through Christ, developing servant leaders and successful decision-makers who commit to healthy lifestyles. We are currently in the process of building and strengthening a team that embraces that mindset.

 

10:12 Sports Core Values

Christ – We believe that Christ has come so that all may have an abundant life, so we strive to empower youth to use their skills to live out God’s calling for their lives.

Community – We believe that it takes a strong community to raise a child and are intentional about partnering with local churches, organizations, and community leaders to positively enhance the lives of our young men.

Coaching – Sports provide a platform for coachable moments that can be applied both on and off the field. Through our leagues, we emphasize the importance of integrity and servant leadership.

 

Job Description

As our 10:12 Sports Partnership Development VISTA, you will have an integral part in directly changing the lives of the young men in the city of Baltimore. You will work closely with our Executive Director to increase the number of resourcing partners with the organization. This will result in the increased dollar value of grants and in-kind donations being leveraged for the work of 10:12 Sports. This role is the right fit for you if you are a leader, take initiative, can work independently, and are a great team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Management (85%)

Human Resources

  • Coordinate with Operations Manager to improve and update prospective partner databases within salesforce

Finance

  • Generate a database of potential in-kind donation items/services

Outreach

  • Research /Recruit potential partners in the areas of business, professional athletics, faith/school/community leadership, politicians, foundations, philanthropists, and non-profit directors to formulate prospective partners

  • Develop an outreach strategy to provide ongoing engagement/recruitment of in-kind partners

Administration

  • Design marketing materials/templates to engage, recruit, and thank potential, current, and past in-kind donors

Partnership Building (15%)

  • Build and maintain relationships with community of financial and in-kind supporters including but not limited to businesses and donors (assist with partnership development “fundraising” for the ministry)

Miscellaneous

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Person of integrity, actively walking out their Christian faith

  • Willingness and desire to build deep and consistent relationships with the 10:12 community

  • Reliable, organized, and responsible

  • Personable and comfortable networking

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

  • Love of serving others

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Alignment with the mission and core beliefs of 10:12

  • Previous administrative experience is strongly preferred

  • Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets) Preferred

  • High School Diploma Required (College Degree Preferred)

Candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to office@1012sports.com