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As a Senior Partnership Manager, you'll be part of our Advancement team, where webuild the strategic relationships, partnerships, and funding opportunities that enable Slipstream to scale its impact.\nSlipstream is a national, mission-driven organization that accelerates climate solutions for everyone. We inspire new approaches to complex energy challenges and are optimistic, inclusive, and ambitious about our impact.\nWe are seeking a Senior Partnership Manager who will grow utility partnerships and utility-funded revenue while advancing Slipstream's mission across Illinois and Midwest markets. In this role, you will identify and advance funding opportunities, cultivate relationships with utilities and other key stakeholders, represent Slipstream in industry and stakeholder forums, and help position the organization for long-term growth and impact.\nWorking collaboratively across the organization, you will translate market trends, policy developments, partner priorities, and emerging opportunities into actionable programs, services, and funding pursuits. You will connect internal subject matter experts with external partners, support development of innovative energy solutions, and help guide competitive proposals and initiatives that advance energy efficiency, decarbonization, workforce development, research, and market transformation.\nThe ideal candidate brings utility-sector knowledge, strong relationship management and business development skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.\nWe encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. While we're mostly remote, this position requires residence in the Chicago area to support regular engagement with partners and stakeholders throughout Illinois.\nWhat You'll Do\nPartnership Development\nServe as Slipstream's primary relationship manager, external representative, and key point of contact for utility and stakeholder partnerships, ensuring a high-quality partner experience.\nProactively grow and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships and business development opportunities within Illinois and selected Midwest markets.\nIdentify, cultivate, and advance funding opportunities aligned with Slipstream expertise in energy efficiency, decarbonization, market transformation, workforce development, research, and energy financing.\nDevelop and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline, guiding opportunities from identification through proposal development, award, and support of contract execution.\nSupport client and partner relationships to encourage renewals, expansions, and repeat funding opportunities.\nIdentify opportunities for new or expanded utility programs, pilots, and services.\nProgram & Service Development\nFacilitate internal ideation and solution development efforts, translating partner priorities, regulatory requirements, policy developments, funding opportunities, and market trends into actionable project and program concepts.\nSupport development of scopes, budgets, and project plans for proposed utility initiatives.\nConnect internal subject matter experts with external partners to advance strategic opportunities.\nAssist in developing new or expanded service offerings, including emerging technology pilots, decarbonization programs, and other innovative energy solutions\nProposal & Grant Development\nSupport proposal development and RFP responses for utility-funded programs and research.\nCollaborate closely with internal teams to develop competitive submissions aligned with Slipstream’s strategy.\nContribute partner insights, market intelligence, and stakeholder perspectives to strengthen proposal narratives and strategic positioning.\nGuide internal teams through evaluating opportunities and funding pursuits.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Program Acceleration, Research & Innovation, Workforce Development, Policy, and Advancement teams to ensure cohesive delivery of utility-focused work, align project outcomes with partner expectations, share market and stakeholder insights, and advance strategic growth opportunities.\nMarket Intelligence & Industry Engagement\nMonitor energy market, policy, and funding developments across Illinois and the Midwest to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks.\nCultivate and leverage relationships with key decision-makers, funders, policymakers, state agencies, community-based organizations, philanthropic partners, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen organizational visibility, advance strategic opportunities, influence industry discussion, and secure resources and partnerships that support mission-driven growth and impact.\nRepresent Slipstream through stakeholder engagement, CEJA-related forums, advisory groups, industry convenings, presentations, conferences, and thought leadership activities.\nShare market intelligence, stakeholder feedback, funding trends, and policy developments to help guide organizational decision making.\nOther Duties\nActively participate in internal workgroups and Slipstream initiatives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nWhat You'll Need\nDepending upon the qualifications and experience, this position may be filled at either the Senior or Associate Principal level.\nSenior Partnership Manager\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.\n6-9 years of relevant experience in utility partnerships, energy-sector project management, program design, or related fields.\nExperience working with utilities, energy offices, energy program implementers, or other energy-sector stakeholders preferred. \nExperience developing and maintaining professional relationships with external partners and stakeholders. \nExperience supporting proposal development, grant applications, RFP responses, or business development activities. \nExperience managing budgets, contracts, projects, or programs. \nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and Asana.\nAssociate Principal, Partnership Development\n10+ years of relevant experience in business development, strategic partnerships, utility programs, consulting, clean energy, nonprofit leadership, or related fields. \nDemonstrated success building and managing strategic relationships that result in funded partnerships, contracts, grants, projects, or other revenue-generating opportunities.\nEstablished relationships and credibility within utility, energy, regulatory, policy, government, philanthropic, or clean energy stakeholder networks. \nDemonstrated ability to identify market opportunities, develop growth strategies, and influence organizational direction. \nExperience leading complex funding pursuits, strategic initiatives, or business development efforts involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. \nStrong financial and business acumen, including evaluating budgets, contracts, and the financial implications of strategic growth opportunities. \nAbility to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising independent judgment in managing relationships, identifying opportunities, and advancing organizational priorities.\nWhat Makes a Great Candidate\nSenior Partnership Manager\nStrong relationship-building and partner management skills.\nExisting relationships within Illinois' utility, clean energy, government, or community stakeholder networks.\nAbility to translate utility needs into program concepts and actionable strategies.\nStrong verbal and written communication, including proposal writing.\nProven project management experience.\nAbility to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams.\nExperience with budgets and contract management.\nFamiliarity with research plans, pilot design, and program analytics.\nAssociate Principal, Partnership Development\nDeep knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility sector, including investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives, utility-funded programs, and utility regulatory environments.\nExisting relationships within Illinois' utility, clean energy, government, or community stakeholder networks.\nExperience advancing market transformation initiatives related to energy efficiency, decarbonization, workforce development, energy financing, building performance, electrification, research, or related clean energy fields.\nKnowledge of Illinois energy policy, CEJA implementation, stakeholder advisory processes, utility planning, or related regulatory environments.\nDemonstrated success developing utility-funded opportunities and cultivating long-term utility partnerships.\nExperience influencing industry discussions, stakeholder processes, advisory groups, or market initiatives.\nDemonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, partners, and stakeholders across complex organizational and regulatory environments.\nWork Environment\nFlexible hybrid role based in the Chicago, IL area. \nMust have the ability to work independently while staying engaged with the team through virtual communication tools such as email, chat, and video conferencing.\nRequires a quiet and professional workspace for virtual meetings and collaboration. Expect a moderate noise level if working in Chicago office.\nTypical schedule of 8-5 in Central Time zone. Flex hours may be available depending on role and team requirements.\nRegular attendance is required for in-person meetings in the Chicago area. \nRegular travel required (approximately 20-30%), including overnight and out of state for meetings and events.\nPhysical\nPrimarily a sedentary role, with tasks typically performed while sitting or occasionally standing.\nAbility to operate a computer and standard office equipment.\nTasks demand visual focus for reading, design work, and working on screens.\nAbility to distinguish between colors is essential for visual and brand design.\nThis position frequently communicates via phone and video conferencing, with in-person interactions as applicable.\n Compensation & Benefits\nThis exempt individual contributor position. This position may be filled at either the Senior or Associate Principal level based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, industry expertise, and demonstrated business development success. Individual compensation will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity.\nSenior Partnership Manager: $80-100,000\nAssociate Principal, Partnership Development: $100-115,000\nOur total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor contribution; generous paid time off; and professional development opportunities.\nSlipstream is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We center community in everything we do and strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status or characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.\nSlipstream will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on Slipstream, or if it would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be mitigated. Questions or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.\nPlease note that Slipstream will only contact candidates via the Paycom portal. 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