We are hiring a full-time Manager, Marketing Partnerships to join the External Affairs Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. What you’ll do: Summary: The Manager, Marketing Partnerships is responsible for developing, growing, and stewarding strategic marketing partnerships across Middle and West Tennessee to advance Second Harvest's brand visibility, supporter acquisition, and revenue through cause-related marketing initiatives. This role cultivates and manages relationships with small, medium, and large businesses; secures marketing-forward partnerships; and activates community-based promotions that align with the organization's marketing calendar and fundraising goals. The Manager, Marketing Partnerships, serves as the primary point of contact for cause-related marketing requests, business engagement opportunities, and co-branded promotional initiatives. The role works within the Marketing & Communications team to integrate partner activations into campaigns, gather field insights and content, and ensure consistent brand representation across partner channels. This position supports and fosters our deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is the foundation for creating a culture of belonging for all personnel. Key Responsibilities: MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
CAUSE-RELATED MARKETING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
BRAND VISIBILITY & COMMUNITY MARKETING
When & Where:
Occasional duties may be necessary, as well as responding to issues, outside of normal working hours (e.g., disaster response, community events, etc.). Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required for meetings or special events.
Is this you? Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred. Experience: 3+ years of experience in marketing partnerships, community engagement, business development, or cause-related marketing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Canva or similar graphic design tools preferred. Skills & Capabilities:
Allowable Substitutions: Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered in lieu of education/experience at the organization’s discretion. Competencies: Coaching/Developing Others, Result Orientation and Execution, Quality Improvement, Project Management Other requirements: Our pre-hire process requires acceptable results from the following: professional reference feedback, criminal background, Motor Vehicle Record. Current Driver’s License and automobile insurance are also required. Criminal backgrounds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering several factors (timing, frequency, severity and job relation). What Second Harvest has to offer: Work with a purpose: As one of middle Tennessee’s largest nonprofits, our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding, hands on and solutions oriented. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck, but also help your local community through meaningful work. If you are passionate about serving your neighbors in need and are committed to our mission to nourish and empower people, we invite you to join our 120+ person team in the fight against hunger, as we work to achieve our vision of a community where everyone has equitable access to the food and resources they need. Award winning workplace: we are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused – we listen, respect, care and challenge each other, so that our neighbors can count on us. Our employees have identified us among The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces based solely on employee surveys and feedback. There is ample opportunity to be engaged, have work-life-balance and grow with Second Harvest. Compensation & Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full-time employment includes 34+ days off, medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid), dental, vision, 403b retirement (up to 3% match, 5% base, length of service vesting), disability insurance (short and long term) and long-term care insurance. DEIB & Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We believe that inclusion and belonging strengthen our team, drive innovation, and enhance our ability to serve our community. |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Website | https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/careers/ |
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