Marketing & Events Coordinator
Job Summary
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Start Date: August 3, 2020
Accountable to the Director of Development and Marketing and holds at least a bachelor’s degree with some formal training. They are responsible for coordinating and executing fundraising events along with executing marketing and communications activities.
Job Responsibilities
Activities include but are not limited to:
EVENTS
- Coordinate fundraising events from initial stages to execution, including vendor management, timeline creation, onsite production, etc. and coordinate event committees and volunteers.
- Conduct research regarding event vendors and resources to ensure event quality and budget management; present options for staff approval.
- Prepare event budgets for approval, manage, provide periodic updates, reconcile with the team.
- Prepare event materials including marketing collateral, registration lists, gift bags, etc.
- Secure auction items and in-kind donations; assist with securing sponsorships and table sales.
- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- Collaborate with the development team on marketing strategies and support implementation.
- Design, develop and distribute marketing and promotional materials.
- Manage online presence including social media accounts and website upkeep.
- Create newsletters, press releases, social media content, etc. and manage distribution.
- Oversee the communications calendar to ensure timely execution.
- Participate in budget development and support budget management.
- Ensure accuracy in information and proofreading.
ADMINISTRA TIVE
- Assist with stewardship efforts.
- Assist with donor database as needed.
- Other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, marketing, communications, event planning or equivalent preferred
- Some experience planning/managing events
- Proficient in Microsoft office
Important Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Event planning and management
- Basic graphic design
- Strong detail orientation and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally