ChangeNOW organizes the world’s largest event for the planet, as well as a series of thematic events throughout the year. We bring together the key changemakers of our time – companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and investors – to accelerate positive change and ecological transition.

Over the years, we’ve developed strong partnerships with companies leading the shift towards sustainability in their industries. As our impact grows, we are expanding our Corporate Partnerships team and looking for a mission-driven Partnerships Coordinator to support the development and management of these strategic collaborations.

Working closely with our Corporate Partnerships team, you will help drive the success of the ChangeNOW Summit by identifying and engaging new corporate partners to support the event. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research and market analysis on sustainability trends, corporate strategies, and innovations across various industries

• Assessing potential new partners who reach out to us: understanding their objectives and needs, defining the role they could play in the summit, and designing tailored partnership proposals

• Managing a prospecting campaign: ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining alignment with ChangeNOW’s editorial vision

• Identifying and approaching new companies for potential partnerships: analyzing their needs and challenges, securing meetings, crafting customized proposals, and leading negotiations

As the event approaches, you will also take the lead in supporting your confirmed partners by:

• Coordinating the operational aspects of their participation in the event, including logistics, visibility, communications, and speaking opportunities

• Collaborating with internal teams (Solutions, Content, Communications, etc.) to ensure seamless execution and alignment with both partner expectations and ChangeNOW’s mission

Experience

• You have around 3 years of professional experience in roles such as key partnership development, business development, sponsorship, or similar

• Experience in dealing with large groups and C-level profiles

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills, with great attention to detail

• Autonomous, reliable, and results-oriented, with a proactive mindset

• Analytical and listening skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

• Fluent in French (native or near-native) and English

Interests

• A genuine interest in environmental and social innovation

• Deep motivation to be part of a mission-driven team and contribute to positive impact at scale

• Eagerness to grow in a purpose-led organization and take part in a collective adventure shaping the world of tomorrow

• An interview with the Head of Human Resources

• An interview with the Head of Corporate Partnerships Team + case study

• An interview with another team member

• An interview with the COO