About the Internet Society
The Internet Society is a global non-profit organization that works to protect the Internet as a place of opportunity. We connect and empower communities to ensure the Internet remains trustworthy—open, globally connected, secure, and a resource for good in the world. We believe the Internet is for everyone. But it’s more than just a privilege; it’s our responsibility to improve it.
We mobilize technologist, end users, potential users, policymakers, government agencies and institutional and corporate partners to defend and promote the collaborative inter-networking, technical standards, and protocols that grow and strengthen the Internet.
If you believe in the power and possibility of the Internet, be part of our mission.
The Internet Society (ISOC) is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, where all individuals are valued for their distinct contributions. Our people are the most valuable strengths we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff invests in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and ISOC’s achievements.
About the position
As Senior Director of Organization Members, you will lead a team dedicated to engaging our members and partners who are businesses, non-profits, and more.
By delivering benefits that bring value to our members and advance our strategy, we’ll provide critical solutions needed to protect the Internet. By doing this, you’ll also be playing a pivotal role in increasing our revenue streams so our work on the ground can have even more of an impact.
Location
Remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the VP of External and Community Engagement to identify, develop, and implement an effective engagement strategy for organization members and partners, pursuing ISOC strategic objectives.
- Provide clear leadership to the Organization Membership team.
- Work with all ISOC teams to create value for organization members and partners and enable them to collaborate on programs and projects.
- Actively open doors / identifying opportunities to enable fundraising for the organization.
- Build strong and lasting relations with new and existing partner organizations.
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive experience in organizational partnership development and relationship management.
- A good understanding of the Internet and its ecosystem/industry and good relationships with the key players in the space.
- A solid understanding of ISOC’s Mission and the ability to align Organization Members’ interests with our work in order to bring value to our Members.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of partners and build long-term relationships. English is a must; any additional language is a bonus.
- Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical partnership initiatives and actively look for opportunities to contribute to projects and programs.
- A team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
- High energy and passion for Internet Society’s mission are essential.
- Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan.
- Commitment to the Internet Society’s mission, values and objectives.
- Experience working with a Globally distributed workforce and ability to work across time zone.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability interact positively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to travel as needed.
What You’ll Love About Us
- Make an Impact. We have an exciting vision and mission to bring the internet to everyone!
- Great Company Culture: We are a global team in 30+ countries and live our values of collaboration, inclusion, respect, people and passion in all of our HR programs including our new recognition program!
- Rest and Relaxation. Generous paid time off, paid public holidays and sick leave as needed.
- Benefits. Based on local in-country guidelines.
- Give back. Get paid to volunteer in your community!
- Professional Development and Educational Benefits. Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.
- Flexible Work Models. Work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.
Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs.
The Internet Society is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.