Next YE Development LLC is a women-owned, MWBE-certified workforce development and education consulting organization based in New York City. We design and deliver future-ready programming that equips high school and college students with the entrepreneurial skills, career readiness strategies, and innovation mindsets they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
Our work is driven by deep partnerships with NYC public schools and leading corporate partners, including Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, IHG, and the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE). Through flagship initiatives like Brooklyn Builds the Future: Innovation and Career Fest, Learning & Innovation Labs, and Business Case Study Challenges, we connect thousands of young people each year to transformative career and learning experiences.
We are growing and we're looking for a driven, connected, and results-oriented Sponsorship & Partnership Development Consultant to help us expand our corporate partner portfolio and secure the funding that powers our mission.
Role Overview
Next YE Development is seeking an experienced Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Development Consultant to lead outreach, relationship-building, and deal-closing efforts with corporate partners and sponsors. This is a contract role with an immediate start, requiring approximately 40 hours per month.
The ideal candidate brings an established network in the corporate sector, a strong track record of securing sponsorship or partnership deals, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Next YE team. You will be provided with a curated list of target companies and contacts and are expected to expand upon it with your own prospecting.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Outreach & Prospecting
- Manage and develop a provided pipeline of target companies and decision-makers
- Independently identify, research, and add new prospective corporate partners beyond the provided list
- Conduct outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings to generate new sponsorship leads
- Represent Next YE Development professionally and compellingly across all touchpoints
Sponsorship Sales & Deal Closing
- Present Next YE Development's sponsorship and partnership opportunities to corporate prospects
- Negotiate and close sponsorship agreements aligned with defined package tiers
- Meet or exceed revenue goal within the 6–8 month engagement window
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities, pipeline status, and deal progress
Event Sponsorship — Brooklyn Builds the Future (March 2027)
- Lead corporate sponsorship sales for Brooklyn Builds the Future: Innovation and Career Fest (March 2027)
- Secure event sponsors across a range of investment levels, from presenting sponsors to community supporters
- Coordinate with the Next YE team on sponsor recognition, activation logistics, and deliverables (all marketing assets will be provided)
Corporate Learning Experience Partnerships
- Identify and secure corporate partners for student-facing learning experiences, including:
- Learning & Innovation Labs
- Business Case Study Challenges
- Career Development & Mentorship Opportunities
- Other future-ready programming initiatives
- Work collaboratively with the Next YE team, who will lead all programming strategy and activation design
Qualifications & Ideal Background
Required
- 3+ years of experience in corporate sponsorship sales, partnership development, or business development
- Demonstrated track record of closing five- and six-figure sponsorship or partnership deals
- Existing network of corporate decision-makers, CSR/DEI leads, or marketing executives is a strong plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling pitches
- Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a pipeline independently
- Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial, mission-driven environment
Preferred
- Experience securing sponsorships for events, educational organizations, or nonprofit/social impact initiatives
- Familiarity with NYC's corporate, civic, or workforce development landscape
- Experience working with MWBE-certified, women-owned, or minority-led organizations
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
