Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $130,000 - $138,000

About Global Citizen

Global Citizen is the worlds largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Since the movement began, $49 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizens team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.

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Position Overview

Global Citizen seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships, a role at the forefront of driving creative, high-impact collaborations with the worlds leading brands.

This individual will oversee a portfolio of at least three flagship partnerships. Partner deliverables include events, broadcasts, co-branded Global Citizen action journeys (content, actions, rewards), digital, marketing, employee engagement, and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with major global brands. A natural collaborator and relationship builder, you will work closely with internal teams including Policy, PR, Marketing, Editorial, Digital, Talent, Legal, and Production, as well as the Office of the CEO, to ensure every partnership delivers exceptional value and measurable impact.

As Senior Director, you will establish and execute clear delivery plans, ensuring world-class execution across your portfolio of partnerships. You will also be responsible for the renewal of the partnerships that you lead and manage. This role requires a leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. You should be adept at managing campaign goals and shifting global priorities with creativity, focus, and resilience.

The successful candidate will have deep experience in partnership management, brand marketing, and digital media, with a strong understanding of CSR and ESG integration. You will be expected to develop and apply creative solutions, refine project management tools, and oversee campaigns that span the entire year, culminating in peak activations around the Global Citizen Festival, Global Citizen NOW, and additional tentpole events and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Leadership : 75%

Lead a portfolio of flagship global corporate partnerships, overseeing all aspects of strategy, delivery, and growth.

• Partner with brands to co-create breakthrough ideas and campaigns that authentically connect their purpose to Global Citizens mission through storytelling, digital engagement, and live moments.
• Oversee integration of partners across Global Citizens global event portfolio, including but not limited to the Global Citizen Festival, Global Citizen NOW, Move Afrika, and regional campaigns, ensuring cohesive brand presence and measurable impact.
• Build and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with partner executives, providing strategic counsel and visionary leadership.
• Develop and manage annual partnership plans, project timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee impact measurement and reporting, demonstrating social, business, and cultural outcomes.
• Represent Global Citizen externally at events, summits, and executive partner meetings.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to advance partnership objectives (estimated 10% travel).

Strategic Oversight : 25%

Collaborate with the Vice President of Global Corporate Partnerships and senior leadership team to refine and execute Global Citizens corporate partnership strategy.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Strategic thinker with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Why Global Citizen?

This is more than a partnerships role, its an opportunity to shape global movements that drive measurable change. Youll collaborate with influential brands, artists, and changemakers across continents, mobilizing millions toward ending extreme poverty.

If you are a strategic, creative, and purpose-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is inspired by the power of partnership to move the world forward, we invite you to join us.

More Details

Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.