Manager of Partner Relations & Contracts

Santa Ana, California, United States

Come join the fun and make a difference with Discovery Cube! For over 25 years, we've been inspiring kids and educators alike with our hands-on science education initiatives and interactive exhibits. Our four core initiatives - STEM proficiency, early childhood education, healthy living, and environmental stewardship - are future-forward in promoting life-long-learning. Plus, with our immersive campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles, as well as our educational outreach programs, there are endless opportunities for learning exploration.

As a prominent advocate for modern science education, we believe in empowering our learners with real-world applications and spotlighting science as a solution and force for good. Don't miss out on the excitement and join our important mission today!

Discovery Cube is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Manager of Partner Relations & Contracts to support the management, reporting, and growth of our educational partnerships.

Reporting to the Vice President of Education, this position plays a critical role in ensuring that Discovery Cube fulfills its contractual commitments, maintains strong partner relationships, and effectively communicates the impact of its educational programs.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator who can collect, analyze, and synthesize program data into compelling, accurate, and professional reports that demonstrate program outcomes, educational impact, and the value of our partnerships. This individual must be comfortable managing multiple contracts simultaneously, tracking deadlines and deliverables, coordinating across departments, and maintaining positive relationships with external partners.

In addition to contract management and reporting, the Manager will support business development efforts by identifying prospective partners, assisting with proposals and renewals, and helping cultivate opportunities to expand Discovery Cube's educational reach and contract revenue.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong writing abilities, excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to both partner service and business growth.

• Manage the day-to-day administration of Discovery Cube's portfolio of educational partnership contracts, including agreements with municipalities, water and waste agencies, school districts, corporations, and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive contract tracking systems to monitor scopes of work, deliverables, deadlines, program commitments, reporting requirements, and renewal dates.
• Monitor contract performance and proactively identify potential challenges, missed deliverables, or areas requiring additional attention.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract records, including agreements, amendments, reports, correspondence, participation data, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with contract renewals, amendments, and updates by compiling necessary documentation and coordinating internal and external communications.
• Provide regular contract status updates to the Vice President of Education, identifying accomplishments, upcoming deadlines, and items requiring attention.

• Lead the development, writing, and production of high-quality quarterly, annual, and final reports for Discovery Cube's educational partners.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program participation data, student assessment results, survey findings, program outcomes, and other performance metrics.
• Transform quantitative and qualitative data into clear,…