Strategic Partnerships Representative, Riggs Ward Design – Richmond, VA Regular T

Strategic Partnerships Representative, Riggs Ward Design – Richmond, VA (Hybrid Role, Regular Travel Required)

Riggs Ward Design is seeking a relationship‑driven professional to serve as a primary ambassador for our studio. This role focuses on building partnerships, representing our work to museums, universities, and cultural institutions, and strengthening our visibility within the museum community.

• Build and maintain relationships with potential collaborators, partners, and institutional clients.
• Represent Riggs Ward Design at conferences, networking events, and client meetings.
• Assist in developing formal proposals, pitches, and presentation materials.
• Make presentations to prospective clients, partners, and industry audiences.
• Innovate marketing approaches and keep client lists to maintain regular contact.
• Communicate the studio’s capabilities, values, and project approach to external stakeholders.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and support strategic business development efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align client needs with studio deliverables.
• Prepare outreach and communication materials using Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Travel regularly to conferences and to meet with prospective clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the studio’s outreach and growth.

• Experience working in or closely with museums, cultural institutions, or the museum community.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to represent the studio with professionalism, clarity, and enthusiasm.
• Comfort with frequent travel.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Degree in history, art history, or a related field preferred.

• Brings familiarity with museum networks, associations, and industry events.
• Understands the needs and workflows of museums, universities, and cultural clients.
• Enjoys initiating conversations, meeting new people, and cultivating long‑term partnerships.
• Thrives in a role that blends outreach, advocacy, presentation, and strategic communication.

Riggs Ward Design offers competitive pay (please send an email to inquire about salary range), a Simple IRA with employer contribution, health insurance, generous paid time off, hybrid work flexibility, and career development assistance to support long‑term professional growth.

Send resume, cover letter, and any work samples to  – “Strategic” in subject line. No phone calls.

Riggs Ward Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.