Corporate Relations Coordinator

About the Position: The Coordinator, Corporate Relations supports the day-to-day operations of NACo’s corporate partnership program, helping to drive engagement, visibility and partner satisfaction. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless coordination of partnership activities, including onboarding, communications, event execution and reporting.

This is a highly collaborative and fast-paced role for someone who is organized, proactive and enjoys building relationships. The Coordinator will play a key role in supporting partnerships that connect the private sector with county leaders across the country, contributing to initiatives that strengthen county governments and the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the onboarding of corporate partners, including setting up company profiles, collecting assets (logos, materials) and coordinating introductory meetings with internal teams.


• Assist in the day-to-day operations of NACo’s corporate partnership program, supporting engagement, visibility and partner satisfaction 


• Build and maintain strong working relationships across NACo teams to ensure partner needs are met and integrated into organizational initiatives. 


• Serve as a point of contact for partners, ensuring timely communication and alignment with NACo programs and benefits 


• Track and maintain partner and sponsor deliverables and documents, including building and updating tracking systems (e.g., Monday.com), monitoring prospects from identification to close and support reporting on partnership and sponsorship progress and outcomes


• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director of Corporate Relations, including scheduling meetings, tracking action items and preparing materials and communications 


• Coordinate partner and sponsor fulfillments at NACo conferences and events, including registrations, signage, activations and communications 


• Assist in developing sponsorship materials and proposals to support revenue goals. 


• Support event logistics, communications and execution to ensure a seamless partner and sponsor experience 


• Provide on-site coordination and support at NACo’s conferences and events


• Gather and organize post-event feedback and data to support reporting and continuous improvement


• Update and maintain print and digital marketing materials for the corporate partnership program, including brochures, decks, advertisements, web pages and event materials. 


• Draft and distribute the monthly corporate partner newsletter 


• Support outreach and marketing efforts to prospective partners, including identifying new sectors and opportunities


• Support financial processes including invoice creation, payment tracking, reconciliation and maintaining accurate financial records


• Manage and update partner information within the D365 membership system (or similar CRM) and other program management platforms 


• Compile data and assist in preparing reports on partnership performance, event outcomes and revenue tracking


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or a related field, or commensurate experience 


• 2–4 years of relevant experience in partnerships, event coordination, marketing, communications, or related areas 


• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience supporting events, sponsorships or partner programs preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a nonprofit, association or government environment is a plus


• Interest in supporting local governments and the improvement of service delivery 


• Familiarity with CRMs or membership systems (e.g., D365)


• Detail-oriented, proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams and with external partners 

Location and Travel

• This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work environment.


• Travel to 3–5 conferences/meetings annually to provide on-site coordination and support.

Salary

• $65,000 - $70,000 annually