Events & Marketing Coordinator

Description

The Events & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and marketing of all Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa’s special events. The coordinator will also be responsible for managing a public presence to build brand awareness and support for the mission. This includes creating content and managing social media channels, media opportunities and website. The coordinator will assist in the creation of materials and collateral used to communicate with current and prospective donors.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Inclusive, but not limited to):

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all elements of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa’s special events.
• Develop innovative strategies to leverage funds in support of special events.
• Collaborate with Chief Development Officer and board leadership to ensure effective and appropriate solicitation of funds in support of special events.
• Select and manage event contractors, vendors and volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate special event messaging and brand strategies designed to cultivate and steward donors.
• Manage consistent streams of communication to donors and stakeholders, including producing newsletters, emails, impact reports, personal cards, new donor welcome packet and other physical mailers.
• Produce all fundraising collateral as needed, including acknowledgement letters, direct mail appeals and case for support documents.
• Assist with creating and sending direct mail appeals.
• In collaboration with the Resource Development team, develop and implement marketing and public relations strategies designed to build advocacy and financial support of Club programs, services and activities, and to increase participation of youth in the community.
• Update and maintain BGCCI’s website and web presence.
• Create and capture marketing content including photographs, videos, success stories and Club news on an ongoing basis.
• Design and execute a strategic social media plan to maximize all social networking opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Resource Development team, develop external fundraising and stewardship collateral, including an annual report, case statement, impact reports and newsletters.
• Provide editorial direction, design, production and approval of BGCCI publications in order to maintain consistent messaging and adherence to Boys & Girls Clubs of America logo and brand standards.
  
  

General/Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote high ethical and professional standards in all activities and with all agency staff.
• Maintain ethical standards established for fundraising professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Ensure that supervisor is informed of any recurring or significant problems in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, event management, marketing, public relations, or related field required. At least two years of work experience successfully managing special events and/or marketing in a non-profit setting preferred. Knowledge of Boys & Girls Clubs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Superior writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Proven expertise successfully managing non-profit events.
• Outgoing and energetic, able to communicate and work well wide variety of people and personality types.
• Goal-oriented with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work with multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Data driven, with the ability to make a case for support and illustrate impact.
• Ability to create detailed budgets and financial reports.
• Proficient in Donor Perfect or comparable donor database.
• Proficient in multiple design software programs, particularly Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator.
• Creative, team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of teams.
• Passion for communicating BGCCI’s mission.
• Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Valid Iowa State Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
  
  

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.