Queen City Robotics Alliance

Mission of Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA):  Nurturing the future workforce by providing practical and hands-on STEM experiences for local youth.

Vision: Bringing STEM opportunities to all students in the greater Charlotte area to inspire, equip, and prepare for their future paths.

Position Overview

The Sponsor Liaison plays a key role in expanding support for QCRA’s mission by building and nurturing relationships with sponsors, identifying grant opportunities, recruiting volunteers, and facilitating talent development programs between sponsors & students.  Key responsibilities include:

• Build and sustain relationships with sponsors. While outreach may begin with the liaison’s employer, this role prioritizes expanding connections across one’s professional network.  
• Research and identify funding opportunities within assigned sponsor relationships. Collaborate with leadership to prepare grant proposals, applications, and compliance with requirements.
• Engage sponsors and their employees to recruit volunteers. Implement strategies to participate in corporate social responsibility programs and ensure impactful volunteer experiences.
• Act as a bridge between QCRA students and sponsors to facilitate internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities, as a pathway for the sponsor’s talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• A passion for STEM education and the mission of Queen City Robotics Alliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, and interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships.
• Experience in partnership development, grant writing, recruitment, or talent acquisition is a plus.

Commitment and Reporting

• This is a volunteer position without remuneration, reporting to executive leadership.
• Volunteers must register with FIRST and complete the Youth Protection screening process.
• The estimated time commitment is 10–15 hours per month.
• Commit to representing QCRA with professionalism and act as ambassadors to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in sponsorship development, grant writing, volunteer recruitment, and workforce development.
• Develop meaningful connections with corporate, industries, and community partners
• Contribute to cultivating a future-ready STEM workforce that benefits students and the broader community.