Summary

The Senior Manager of Partnerships will be responsible for building and maintaining Chobani’s portfolio of impact partners both at the national and local levels — specifically as it relates to Chobani’s urban impact. They will have a knack for event-planning, as they will plan and oversee many of Chobani’s volunteering events. They will be an excellent brand ambassador and champion of The Chobani Way, with a passion for Chobani’s commitment to doing business differently, and with a fire to find and partner with other business, non-profits, and NGOs with the same ethos. This role reports to the Vice President of Impact.

Responsibilities

Identify partnership opportunities to further advance Chobani’s impact priorities; build and execute a grantmaking strategy in alignment with Chobani’s impact pillars and goals  Perform extensive research to understand the unique child hunger challenges of Chobani’s urban communities and build a portfolio of strategic impact partnerships that are evidence-based and scalable Diligence all potential partners, making suggestions and recommendations for partnership  Assist with conceptualization, design, and implementation of a Partnerships Analytics infrastructure, including a suite of reports, dashboards, and tools to enable real-time understanding of partnerships and impact to drive data-informed decision-making Manage administration of partnership portfolio including grant-making and records maintenance Plan and execute end-to-end on volunteering opportunities with urban impact partners Raise visibility of partners and volunteering internally and externally, through partnership with internal and external stakeholders   

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in strategic grantmaking, social impact, or corporate philanthropy with sophisticated understanding of best practices  High cultural competence and sensitivity  Demonstrated program and stakeholder management skills; adept at building and cultivating strong partnerships  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  Organized, with a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage varying deadlines, requirements, needs, and commitments  A problem solver, who knows how to change tactics or direction when presented with new ideas, barriers, or hurdles  Bachelor’s degree preferred Willingness to travel and work on weekends  Ability to lift 25 lbs, when necessary to facilitate volunteering opportunities  NYC based  

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.       Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.      For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws. #LI-GM1 Compensation Range: $118,400.00 - $177,600.00, plus bonus.