Strategic Partnerships Manager

The 'Quin House is a multi-award-winning modern private social club in Back Bay that brings together a diverse mix of interesting and interested members of all ages, industries, and backgrounds to forge meaningful connections, expand lives and create a community of impact.

A vibrant, reimagined hospitality venture intended to enrich the lives of those who join, the club is based on the core principles of providing a place in the city that embraces diversity & inclusivity, stimulating experiences in programming, food and beverage, beautiful design, top-notch hospitality and philanthropy.

The 'Quin Strategic Partnerships Manager is a full-time position and key hybrid role on the Programming & Marketing teams. Drafting plans within the department's determined strategic framework – a blueprint, the partnerships manager is multi-faceted planning and operational role that contributes to the Programming departments 400+ events annually. The partnerships manager has a discerning eye for interesting content that would be most appropriate for a quiet luxury brand and its members.

With a strong ability to meet the interests of a diverse community, the partnerships manager is methodical in proposing and enacting professional relationships while planning against a 12‑month ongoing calendar. The ideal candidate is well‑connected professionally, deeply experienced in navigating and securing national/international brand partnerships, and jointly proficient aligning strategic marketing opportunities.

While this position is not immediately responsible for direct reports, their role is intimately tied together with each member of the Programming Team and additionally serves as a key marketing liaise. This role does require international travel and oversight/execution of Programming events for those genres that fall within the scope of this position.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the established programming department strategy and goals through their ability to concept events which fall into new and existing genres, meet the moment, and carry thematic alignment, mapping back to key priorities.
• Planning and securing events within a 12‑month outlook, with ability to detail the events at least 3‑months in advance.
• Lead planner of The 'Quin's 'Venture Travel genre, curating the international trip itinerary and coordinating all aspects of the 4‑8 day event schedule – including serving as trip host to 12‑55 members. This includes the planning of advance Meet & Greet Receptions and trip Reunions held at the clubhouse.
• Oversees the collaboration on behalf of Programming for Culinary & Beverage events:
  Explorateur (International Michelin‑Starred Chef‑In‑Residence Series), Meet the Maker, Tastings & Classes (~30 collective events total, annually)
• Owns planning & collaboration tied to recognized national and global holidays (calendar includes but is not limited to:
  Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Passover, Easter, Fourth of July, Dia De Los Muertos as an example)
• Contributes to planning/partnerships within existing Programming Genres – with heavy focus on one‑of‑a‑kind speakers and bespoke programs.
• Organizes 3x Annual Marquee Events (Halloween Party, Spring/Summer Party, New Year's Eve Party) and jointly concepts opportunities & secures brand partnership(s) to supplement these events. In select cases the Strategic Partnerships Manager will plan through and manage the existing 3rd Party Event Planning Agency.
• Manages tertiary partnerships and vision tied to tentpole events and holiday décor.
• Secures succinct retail partnerships/loans/exchanges which afford continued strength in styling and content capture at Marketing photoshoots through the year.
• Spearheads speaking and activation partnerships for 2026 Growth Genres:
  Performing Arts, Pop Culture, Health & Wellness - Beauty, Pique (Travel 'Quin Chats)
• Leads the partnerships pipeline and execution of curated retail collections and retail extensions tied to Programming:
  • Evergreen – collection of merchandise available in the Health Club
  • Seasonal – Infusing the retail center with timely giftable merchandise items.
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