Manager of Market Access Partnerships at Nest: Global Remote Contract | $3,000 Monthly | Apply by October 5, 2026
Overview
Nest Inc. is seeking a Manager of Market Access Partnerships as a contractor to support global brand partnerships. Nest is a nonprofit supporting the responsible growth of the artisan and maker economy, advancing gender equity and economic inclusion, and it supports more than 3,500 micro and small businesses worldwide. The role is fully remote, open worldwide, part time at about 20 hours per week, and reports to the Senior Director of Brand Partnerships.
The contractor manages small-scale sourcing partnerships from execution to completion. Duties include acting as day-to-day contact for sourcing partners, coordinating scopes of work and timelines, scheduling calls, documenting contracts and deliverables, monitoring partner activity, spotting expansion opportunities and escalating risks. They also research brands, events and trade shows, keep CRM records, support Canva pitches and proposals, and draft outreach to brands, designers and retailers. They help build reports and curated materials such as sourcing reports, gift guides and maker profiles, collect onboarding materials such as photography and vendor forms, coordinate with makers, and produce partner updates, impact reports, case studies and testimonials.
What you get
The contract pays 3,000 dollars per month by direct deposit in bi-monthly installments, for a total value of 27,000 dollars over about nine months. Approved travel and extra expenses are reimbursed. The contract runs from October 19, 2026 to July 19, 2027.
Requirements
Candidates need a four-year degree, mid-level professional experience and strong English. Useful backgrounds include partnership management, business development, market access, project coordination, communications, CRM management or nonprofit programmes. They should be highly organised, comfortable with digital tools, research and presentations, and able to work independently while managing several workstreams.
How to apply
Applicants follow the organisation's application instructions.
Key dates
The application deadline is October 5, 2026.