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Strategic Partnerships Associate (Contract Position) at Array Education. . Location: Remote. About Prelude. . Prelude. . is a nonprofit on a mission to launch students into purpose-filled lives that lead to economic freedom. We partner with top companies and innovative schools to deliver paid, yearlong internships that help high school students from lower-income communities build skills, confidence, and career connections. Our model uniquely benefits everyone: students gain real experience and social capital, schools strengthen career readiness, and employers develop talent while driving community impact.. .  . . About This Role. . Prelude is at a pivotal point in its growth, and we’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial contractor to help shape what comes next. As our . Strategic Partnerships Associate. , you’ll join a fast-moving, mission-driven team and play a key role in expanding our employer network. You’ll be responsible for identifying and cultivating high-potential partnerships that drive Prelude’s growth. That includes researching prospects, crafting compelling outreach, qualifying leads, and setting up high-value conversations with Prelude’s leadership. This role is high-autonomy, high-impact, and central to helping us meet our growth goals for the coming year. It’s a great fit for someone who’s excited to do meaningful, flexible work and contribute to a model that’s expanding opportunity for youth nationwide.. .  . . Role Type:. Contractor Role, approximately 10-15hrs/week, with flexibility by season. . Location: . Remote USA. . Compensation: . $30-40 per hour (depending on experience). . Reports to: . Sarah Barrett. , Managing Director, Strategy & Operations. .  . . Key Responsibilities:. . . Identify and research high-potential employer prospects aligned with Prelude’s mission. . Craft and send personalized outreach that sparks interest and open doors. . Build early relationships with prospective partners and serve as a strong first impression of Prelude. . Manage follow-ups, calendar coordination, and CRM updates to keep leads moving. . Support prospect calls with background research, notes, and relationship strategy. . Help map out new sectors, job functions, and geographies to guide growth strategy. . Maintain systems to track outreach and analyze conversion trends. . Collaborate regularly with Prelude’s senior team to share insights and align on strategy, goals and priorities. . .  . . What You Will Gain:. . . Strategic experience at the frontlines of nonprofit growth . — You’ll play a key role in shaping how Prelude scales, gaining insight into how mission-driven organizations grow through partnerships and relationship-building. . High-autonomy, high-impact work . — You’ll own major parts of the outreach and pipeline process, with the opportunity to influence strategy, test new approaches, and see direct results from your work. . Firsthand exposure to an innovative model for youth economic mobility . — You’ll get a close look at how Prelude connects high school students from underserved communities to real career opportunities, and what it takes to make that work. . Cross-functional collaboration with a small, fast-moving team . — You’ll work directly with Prelude’s leadership, gaining visibility into nonprofit strategy, storytelling, and operations. . Portfolio-worthy work and skills . — From relationship-building to systems design to strategic research, you’ll build experiences and artifacts you can point to in future roles - especially in impact-oriented, entrepreneurial environments. . .  . . You Might Be a Great Fit If…. . . You’re a clear, compelling communicator (especially over email) and can quickly build credibility with new contacts. . You thrive in autonomous roles, with a track record of managing projects or pipelines and driving them to completion. . You’re energized by diving into new markets, spotting patterns across sectors, and identifying where Prelude can add real value. . You bring strong strategic judgment and can craft thoughtful, persuasive narratives that open doors to partnership. . You’re organized and process-minded, with sharp attention to detail and strong follow-through. . You’re adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. . You care deeply about expanding opportunity for young people and are excited to help scale Prelude’s impact. . .  . . Bonus if you have…. . . Experience in business development, recruiting, partnerships, or consulting. . Familiarity with workforce development, education, or employer engagement. . Comfort with tools like LinkedIn, email outreach platforms and/or CRMs (or can learn quickly!).