Corporate Partnerships Coordinator in Draper, Utah at The Living Planet Aquarium

Position: Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Corporate Partnerships

Compensation: Starting at $19/hour + commission

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:

The Corporate Partnerships Coordinator supports and coordinates the Aquarium’s corporate partnership programs. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Aquarium’s Corporate Sponsorship and Development programs: cultivation events, printed materials, sponsorship announcements, fulfillment, activations and correspondence. Experience in a non-profit setting is highly preferred with demonstrable customer service skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner with team members, a diverse workforce, donors, and outside entities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalentMust have at least one (1) years’ experience in planning and executing events, development programs, OR corporate sponsorship programs

Critical Skills/Competencies:

Ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and report on donor dataExcellent organizational, time management, planning, multi-tasking and communication skillsMust use discretion and demonstrate ability to work with sensitive and confidential financial informationAbility to work constructively with co-workers, Aquarium members and the general publicAbility to work alone and with minimal supervision and to communicate effectivelySalesforce experience preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Aid in the development of partner/donor programs or events and relationship management in order to increase contact and engagement of the partner/donor to drive renewals and additional salesConsistently and accurately utilize the Salesforce database to create and update constituent records, including logging activities and sponsorshipsAssist with organizing and executing behind the scenes tours and sponsor cultivation events, as well as off-site corporate sponsor visitsCoordinating Corporate Partnership recognition signage and delivery of sponsorship benefitsAttend special events and exhibit openings, as requested by the sponsor/donorOther projects and duties as assigned

Special Working Conditions:

The position will primarily be in an office environmentPeriodic weekend or evening work is expected and some holidays

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus optional FSA/HSA accounts
• Paid time off & 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid bereavement leave and paid new child leave (birth, adoption, or placement)
• Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability coverage
• Convenient onsite childcare (employees pay approximately 20% of the cost)
401(k) with match up to 4% - fully vested from day 1 of contributionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Aquarium membershipDiscounts on tickets, gift shop, and café purchasesFree and discounted animal encountersPet insurance and discountsFootwear discountsEntertainment, travel, and retail savings through Tickets at Work

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations, please contact accommodation@livingplanetaquarium.org.