Sponsorship & Partnership Lead

Side Hustle Honors® is an awards and recognition platform celebrating entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who are building impact, visibility, and legacy through their work. Now entering its 8th Annual Awards season
, Side Hustle Honors convenes business owners, creatives, and community leaders for a curated awards experience that honors excellence and entrepreneurial achievement.

Side Hustle Honors® is seeking a Sponsorship & Partnership Lead for a temporary 1099, commission-based engagement running March through August 2026
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This role is focused exclusively on securing paid sponsor ships, underwriting commitments, and Hustlers Council partnerships for the 8th Annual Side Hustle Honors Awards
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The Sponsorship & Partnership Lead will identify potential sponsors, develop sponsorship proposals, negotiate agreements, and manage relationships through close. This role directly supports the financial success and execution of the 2026 awards event.

• Identify, pitch, and secure paid sponsor ships for the 2026 Side Hustle Honors Awards
• Close underwriting commitments aligned with the awards experience
• Secure Hustlers Council partnerships tied to the 2026 cycle
• Develop and customize sponsorship proposals
• Manage outreach, follow‑up, and closing within a defined event timeline
• Maintain organized records of sponsor conversations and commitments
• Coordinate with the Side Hustle Honors team on sponsor alignment and fulfillment

• Proven experience securing sponsor ships or fundraising for for-profit organizations or events
• Comfort working in a commission-based compensation structure
• Strong negotiation, proposal development, and closing skills
• Ability to work independently and meet time-bound goals
• Experience with event sponsor ships, partnerships, or sales preferred
• Temporary engagement:
  March – August 2026
• Commission-based compensation tied to sponsorship revenue secured