Corporate Partnerships Manager

• Full-time, permanent position
• Development Division
• Reports to the Head of Corporate Partnerships

The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse cultures. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and guests have made to the fabric of the museum since its inception. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice has long been central to MCA collection and exhibition programs.

Overview of the MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art.

The MCA presents, collects and engages with the art of now.

Guided by the principles of belonging, connection and influence, we aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.

Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, a home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on our site.

We connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through our Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning and access programs.

Our evolving Collection of over 4,700 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the MCA raises over 85% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the position

Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the Corporate Partnerships Manager is a key member of the team who will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Executive, to implement the MCA’s sponsorship strategy, drive the acquisition of new corporate sponsors, and ensure existing partners are retained.

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships actively identifies targets and secures high level sponsorships to achieve budget, ensuring that sponsors gain the most benefit from their relationship with the Museum. The position manages all aspects of relationship management and delivery of contractual obligations and tailored benefits to fulfil agreements, including day-to-day communications with sponsors.

The position works closely with internal departments to ensure the smooth coordination of events and activities. Working closely with the all departments within the Museum, including MCA Venues, Marketing & Communications, Exhibitions, Curatorial, Directorate, Public Programming and Design Studio, the role involves business development opportunities, preparation of proposals, joint-marketing and activation activities and delivery and other partner related activities. The role provides high level support for all sponsor enquiries and manages selected individual relationships from the portfolio.

Person Specification

You are ideas driven, entrepreneurial, and innovative. You will have strong business acumen, be highly organised, self-sufficient, and strongly motivated. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, a proven track record in generating and converting business development opportunities and a willingness to go the extra mile for our corporate partners are essential to this role.

Applications

To learn more about working with the MCA, this role and how to apply please visit our website. ( https://www.mca.com.au/about-us/work-for-us/corporate-partnerships-manager/)

Closing Date

Thursday 16 July, 9am.

Please direct all enquiries to ***email_hidden***

Working for the MCA

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