In-Country Partnerships Lead

• Identify, cultivate, and support institutional partners in priority countries to build national robotics and STEM ecosystems.
• Develop partner profiles, country strategies, and engagement plans to expand FIRST Global's reach and deepen impact.
• Support partners in establishing sustainable national programs, including local networks of schools, mentors, sponsors, and government stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact, monitor progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure partner success.

This role builds local foundations for STEM education worldwide, enabling young people in every country to access mentorship, teamwork, and global connection, turning global inspiration into national capacity for solving community challenges.

• Mid-career professional with meaningful experience in partnerships, international programs, education, nonprofit growth, government relations, business development, philanthropy, or ecosystem-building.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with institutions, senior leaders, and diverse stakeholders across cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain mission and move people to action.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving global environment; experience with STEM education, robotics, youth development, or international development strongly preferred.

Compensation and perks not specified. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of partnerships, education, international development, and youth empowerment with a global nonprofit.

FIRST Global is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites the next generation of STEM leaders through international robotics competitions and year-round education initiatives, ensuring every young person has access to tools and mentorship to solve global challenges.