WAI Partnership Manager
We are looking for an outgoing, dedicated, and structured Partnership Manager for the WAI Partnership Team. The volunteer will report to the Head of Commercial and is responsible for outreach to sponsors to provide financial support for our WAI events and programs to make them accessible to our community. This position is perfect for candidates who are at university and want experience in sales and partnership management or sales professionals who want to support our mission of empowering women in the field of AI.
Who we are
Women in AI (WAI) is a nonprofit do-tank working towards inclusive AI that benefits global society. We are a community-driven initiative bringing empowerment, knowledge, and active collaboration via education, research, events, and blogging. At Women in AI, we empower women and minorities to become AI & Data experts, innovators, and leaders. We encourage ethical applications and responsible use of artificial intelligence. WAI was founded in 2016 in Paris, France, by Dr. Hanan Salam, Caroline Lair, and Moojan Asghari. What initially started with a small Facebook group has grown into a powerful community with more than 10.000 members (and counting) in 140 countries. The WAI NL team comprises 26 volunteers (and growing) who want to support our mission to make AI inclusive. Our team is working on mentorship programs, a youth activation program, an inclusive talent fair, and accelerator programs.
About how we work
The WAI NL team meets twice a month in the evenings after work (once with the entire team and once with your department team) to collaborate and develop programs and content for our WAI community. Volunteers dedicate approximately 3-5 hours per week related to their role and responsibilities.
About the role
- Work with our vendors to ensure smooth and successful events
- Work cross functionally with Marketing and Partnerships to make sure the event is well funded and promoted
- Activate and manage other volunteers in the team to support the events
- Manage a budget to ensure our event is profitable
Who you are
- You are fluent in English
- Dutch is a plus
- You are knowledgeable about managing large events
- You love organizing events and project management
- You have an attention for detail like no other!
What’s in it for you?
- Become part of an experienced and fun female power team, with diverse international background and skills.
- You will gain valuable knowledge about AI, which can be helpful in a variety of future positions.
- You will have the chance to connect with people and organizations, which can open professional opportunities for your future development.
- You will learn how to create effective strategies for nonprofits.
- You will gain an understanding of the challenges and issues faced by women in the community, and learn how to support them through the NGO’s work.
- Join regular team social events and expand your network, while having fun with likeminded people.