Director of Corporate Partnerships

Position: Director of Corporate Partnerships

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Why Utah?

Utah is home to five national parks, world‑class skiing and snowboarding, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and stunning deserts, mountains, and lakes, all within easy driving distance. Outdoor adventure is part of everyday life. The Salt Lake Valley consistently ranks high for safety, clean communities, short commute times, and family‑friendly amenities. Draper offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban access, with downtown Salt Lake City just 15 minutes away.

Enjoy all four seasons without extremes—sunny summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and mild springs, perfect for both outdoor recreation and city living. Utah’s communities are known for being engaged, supportive, and service‑oriented, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.

About Loveland Living Planet Aquarium:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a mission‑driven institution dedicated to inspiring people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. Founded in 1997, the Aquarium provides impactful educational experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds.

Since opening its Draper, Utah facility in 2014, LLPA has welcomed more than 10 million visitors and delivered over 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to over 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium features immersive habitats from around the world, including coral reefs, kelp forests, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, tropical rainforests, Asian cloud forests, and Utah’s freshwater ecosystems.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019, LLPA is in an exciting phase of growth. With the opening of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Science Learning Center, the Aquarium became the largest in the Mountain West and the fifth largest aquarium in the continental United States, offering expanded opportunities for education, research, and professional impact.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Corporate Partnerships serves as the Aquarium’s leader for all corporate partnerships, sponsor ships, and strategic business relationships. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive partnership strategy that generates sustainable earned revenue while advancing the Aquarium’s mission, education initiatives, conservation efforts, community engagement, and long‑term strategic priorities.

The Director of Corporate Partnerships leads the Aquarium’s corporate sponsorship program, cultivating meaningful relationships with business leaders, corporate foundations, and strategic partners that provide financial support, marketing value, and mutually beneficial community impact.

Working closely with the CEO, COO, executive leadership team, and the Director of Development, this position develops innovative partnership opportunities that create measurable value for both the Aquarium and its partners while maintaining the integrity of the Aquarium’s mission, guest experience, and brand.

The Director of Corporate Partnerships is expected to be both a strategic leader and an active business developer, maintaining a personal portfolio of high‑value corporate relationships while creating scalable systems and processes that strengthen the Aquarium’s long‑term partnership program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Advanced degree in business administration, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship sales, business development, strategic alliances, or related fields
• Demonstrated success securing and managing six‑ and seven‑figure corporate partnerships
• Proven experience negotiating complex sponsorship and partnership agreements
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and volunteer boards preferred
• Experience using Salesforce or comparable customer relationship management software
• Strong understanding of sponsorship valuation, partnership fulfillment, brand management, and business development
• Excellent written,…