Manager of Partnerships

Company: Restore NYC
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Name Manager of Partnerships Position Description Reporting to the Director of Economic Empowerment, the Manager of Partnerships will lead Restore’s efforts to provide job opportunities to survivors of trafficking by establishing and managing strategic business partners. This role is primarily responsible for building partnerships with businesses, worker cooperatives, and vocational training programs to provide survivors with safe, sustainable, and restorative work opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and new-business partner development to acquire business partners across diverse sectors rapidly. About Restore NYC Restore is a nonprofit organization making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. Our vision is a world free from trafficking. For every survivor, a life of hope, restoration, and flourishing. Learn more about us on our website. Our Values We depend on God / We pursue impact / We execute with excellence / We care for each other / We can’t do it alone / The survivor drives our approach Diversity & Inclusion: The Foundation to Making Freedom Real Restore's mission is to make freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. To do that, we desire a staff team that's more representative of the survivors we serve — almost all of whom are Black, Latina, and/or immigrants. Applicants from these underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants who have lived experience of trafficking or labor exploitation. About the Position The Manager of Partnerships will lead Restore’s efforts to provide job opportunities to survivors of trafficking by establishing and managing strategic business partners. They will collaborate and iterate on Restore’s overall job placement strategy. This role is primarily responsible for building partnerships with businesses, worker cooperatives, and vocational training programs that can provide survivors with work opportunities that are safe, sustainable, and restorative. This includes supervising the Job Placement Specialist, identifying and obtaining new business partners and job opportunities, onboarding new business partners, and maintaining the relationships of current business partners. Specific Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision Oversee and lead the program’s direct hire job placement service to ensure efficient, timely, and effective service delivery to participants. Supervise and coordinate job placement and retention activities of the Job Placement Specialist. Contribute to the development and execution of Restore’s partnership strategy in collaboration with the Director. Partnership Development & Management Identify and target potential partnership opportunities by conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and assessing partnership value. Develop and execute a strategy to acquire and retain 25-50 new business and vocational training partners in New York City who will actively engage survivors in fulfilling jobs in a safe environment and pay a living wage. Maintain lead-generation and business-partner information, and conduct periodic data quality checks. Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, such as businesses, worker cooperatives, and vocational training programs, through networking, attending industry events, cold calling, and engaging in ongoing communication to establish and maintain strong partnerships. Relationship Maintenance & Communication Continuously nurture existing partnerships by engaging in ongoing communication, addressing issues or concerns, and identifying opportunities for growth and further collaboration. Onboard new business partners to ensure they have thorough knowledge and understanding of business partner expectations, trauma-informed work practices, and execute service and confidentiality agreements. Collaborate with partners to uphold the terms of the confidentiality agreement and effectively advocate and negotiate for livable wages and sustainable employment opportunities for survivors. Help partners understand the value of a partnership with Restore. Support the Director and represent Restore when needed at internal and external networking events, economic-empowerment related meetings, development events, and committees. Experience Degree and Experience Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of sales or corporate partnership management experience OR 7 years of relevant experience managing corporate partnerships Database management experience Salesforce, CRMs etc Requirements Affirm the Nicene Creed and attend a Christian church Experienced in leading all aspects of a sales process, including prospecting, lead nurturing, sales pipeline tracking, closing, onboarding, and relationship management. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate key messages, prioritize, negotiate, and resolve conflict at all management levels when engaging clients and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems, deliver commitments, take initiative, and develop plans in ambiguous situations, exhibiting empathy, cultural humility, and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and people skills with at least 2 years of experience managing and supporting the work of others. Preferred Requirements Has experience providing job placement support to individuals from underserved and marginalized communities. Compensation At Restore, we believe in taking care of our team, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect: Salary Competitive salary range of 70,000-$75,000, commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and ability to excel in this role. Time Off Generous PTO: Start with 15 vacation days, with opportunities to earn more based on tenure. Wellness Days: Four dedicated spiritual retreat days for personal growth and reflection. Unlimited Sick Leave: Take the time you need to recover and recharge. Paid Parental Leave: Support for parents welcoming new members to their families. Paid Holidays: Celebrate and rest with fully paid holidays. Holiday Office Closure: Recharge during our annual office closure from Christmas to New Year. Work-Life Balance Flexible Work Policy: Customize your schedule with our flex-time policy, designed to meet the needs of your life and work. Health and Wellness Comprehensive Health Insurance: Robust medical, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family’s well-being. Life and Disability Insurance: Financial security through employer-sponsored plans. Additional Perks Commuter Benefits: Save on transportation costs with pre-tax commuter programs. Job Location This job is based in New York City and is hybrid. Equal Opportunity Employer Restore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 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