Partnerships Account Manager

About the Role  

The Partnerships Account Manager is a key member of the Partnerships team responsible for project managing partner deliverables for commercial, philanthropic, cultural and government partners.  

Working with the Partnerships Director and Brand and Commercial Director, the role will focus on expanding marketing reach via strategic partnerships, maximising budget relief and adding partnership value. The role will also support procurement of new support through pitches and campaigns.  

Working as the central point across the departments, this role coordinates and oversees proposal development, stewardship, asset delivery and engagement activities. This includes reporting, event delivery, engagement strategy, database maintenance and other related administrative responsibilities to support the work of the department. The role will also be responsible for driving a new, digital philanthropic campaign to attract new donors.  

The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic can-do attitude, combined with broad project management skills, a high-level of organisation and a proven ability to prioritise, delegate and manage a large volume of varied projects.  

About RISING 

RISING is a festival new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). A major cultural event for the Asia Pacific Region, the festival is created by a diverse team of local, national and international artists and curators. RISING’s purpose is to reflect Melbourne’s identity and amplify its art and artists. The next RISING will take in 2025.  View the 2024 RISING program.          

We are nestled right on Lonsdale Street, in the heart of the CBD. Our culture is a key part of what makes working here special. Whether it’s doing crossword around the lunch table, experiencing Melbourne’s arts and culture from within, or simply the everyday interactions, you’ll feel part of something vibrant. 

Benefits of working at RISING 

• RISING offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid office/work from home 

• Leave policies that support you including five weeks of annual leave, paid parental leave, wellness leave, cultural holiday leave, gender affirmation leave and more! 

• Complimentary tickets to RISING events  

• Opportunities to attend exclusive events and experiences within the arts industry 

• Free access to Uprise, our Employee Assistance Program including coaching and counselling sessions.  

• Learning and Development Opportunities  

• Access to a network of creatives and professionals that will allow you to learn and grow in your career 

TO APPLY 

RISING is a festival aspiring to be a cultural leader in inclusion and accessibility. We want our organisation and program to be a true reflection of our city representing people with a variety of skillsets and life experiences, cultures and backgrounds. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who are LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent people, people who have a disability and/or who are d/Deaf.   

Submit your application and see the full position description at our website: https://rising.melbourne/jobs  

The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 9 October 2024.  Please note: Close date is subject to change, as RISING is keen to interview early and may fill the position if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting ASAP. 

Please include your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in your application. 

If you have access requirements that will cause difficulty applying online and you need assistance, please call 03 9662 4242,  Monday to Friday, between 9AM–5PM. We are only able to respond to accessibility enquiries at this number, for all other queries  please email jobs@rising.melbourne.