Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Global African Impact Awards (GAI) is a global platform celebrating African excellence, leadership, creativity and impact across Africa and the diaspora. GAI is seeking a Marketing & Partnerships Intern to support sponsorship strategy, partnership development, prospect research, outreach and relationship management while working directly with the Head of Partnerships & Sponsorships.
Responsibilities
- Research brands, companies and organizations that may align with GAI’s mission and upcoming initiatives
- Help build and maintain GAI’s sponsorship and partnership prospect pipeline
- Assist with outreach, follow-ups and relationship-building efforts
- Support the preparation of sponsorship decks, proposals and partnership materials
- Prepare research and notes ahead of sponsor and partner meetings
- Track communications, next steps and partnership commitments
- Collaborate with the marketing and creative team to support sponsor and partner visibility
- Learn how potential opportunities are evaluated and moved through the partnership process
Skills
- Strong interest in marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, sales, business development or communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable conducting research and communicating professionally with potential partners
- Organized, dependable and able to manage follow-ups
- Interest in African and diaspora-focused initiatives, culture, entertainment or impact-driven work
- Students, recent graduates, career changers and emerging professionals are encouraged to apply
- Remote within the United States
- Approximately five hours per week
- Previous experience in outreach, sales, fundraising, marketing or relationship management is helpful but not required
Benefits
- Remote within the United States
- Additional performance-based commission may be available for qualifying sponsorships or partnerships secured through the intern’s direct efforts, subject to written terms
- The intern will receive guidance and feedback while learning how partnerships are developed and managed within a growing global awards platform
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