Come work with us! Now hiring for a Partnerships Manager

About Student Energy

Student Energy is a global charity building the next generation of energy leaders. We work with a network of 50,000 youth in 120 countries to empower the next generation of energy leaders who will accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future. We are a hard-working, fast-paced team devoted to youth empowerment in the world of energy. Our team works to develop innovative programs and meaningful international partnerships, and serve our community of young energy changemakers. Check out our Theory of Change to see what we do and why.

We are looking to hire a full-time (35 hours per week) Partnerships Manager. Student Energy’s Partnerships Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Student Energy’s core and next-level resourcing and business growth objectives by expanding our partner network, managing funding pipelines, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. This role supports Student Energy’s mission to empower the next generation of energy leaders by enabling access to critical resources and amplifying our impact in the climate and energy space.

This position is ideal for an early-career environmental professional looking to grow in the field of nonprofit partnerships, grant management, and youth-centered program development, while gaining meaningful exposure to Canada’s natural resources sector and contributing to systemic sustainability transitions.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end grant application and management process, from prospecting and proposal development to reporting and stewardship

• Collaborate with technical colleges, universities, and training institutions to create strategic partnership pipelines 

• Build and manage external relationships with public sector agencies, industry, and civil society actors aligned with our strategic vision and programming goals

• Initiate and maintain co-applicant relationships, including youth-led organizations and local networks critical to funding success and program reach

• Maintain up-to-date funding pipelines and proposal tracking using Student Energy’s CRM system (Salesforce) and project management system (Asana)

General Requirements:

• 1–2+ years of experience in partnerships, grant management, or fundraising — especially with nonprofits or youth-focused organizations
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with demonstrated ability to write compelling proposals and engage diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of natural resource sectors and sustainability issues in Canada, with alignment to net-zero and climate justice goals
• Experience coordinating or supporting cross-functional teams and partnerships
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including familiarity with collaborative tools and systems (e.g., Asana, Salesforce)

Assets:

These are not requirements, but possessing these attributes will help candidates be successful in their role:

• Familiarity with youth employment and training initiatives in the clean energy/natural resources sectors
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations
• Exposure to international environmental projects or transboundary partnerships

This position is contingent on wage funding for the role. Applicants must meet the following funding eligibility: 

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Be legally able to work in Canada according to relevant laws and regulations of the province of territory of residence 
• Not currently enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary institution 
• Currently unemployed or underemployed 

Note, if you do not feel that you qualify, but are interested in the position and are willing to learn please apply. We are interested in a diverse team and willing to train the right person. Explain why you want the position and why you think you should be considered in your cover letter.

Term: One-year contract, starting September 22nd, with the possibility of a contract extension for the right candidate.

Weekly Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Location: This position is open to applicants based in Canada, or with eligibility to work in Canada. Location is flexible for this position as Student Energy is a virtual work environment.

Compensation: CAD$52,000-$63,000 annual equivalent salary