DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS

The Director of Marketing & Events will join our non-profit team to help develop, manage and market both the positive public profile and the charitable external events of SquashSmarts youth mentoring program.

Anticipated Start Date: August/September

Reports to: Director of Development

Core Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage a year-round calendar of charitable events and promotional campaigns

Work with the Development staff and committee to create fundraising, event and marketing materials

Write, submit and track institutional and event sponsorship proposals and follow-up reports

Cultivate strong relationships with current and prospective institutional event sponsors and vendors

Cultivate strong relationships with local media to promote the organization and its programs

Raise the profile of the organization across all marketing, on-line platforms, and media materials

Develop and coordinate text/graphic/photo/video content for external events and communications

Manage the organization’s website, social media and event platforms and newsletters

Lead the Development team in the planning, execution and follow-up on all events and publicity, including: BestShotBall Charity Event; SquashSmarts Night @ US Open, Squash Night @ Phillies, etc

Track, report, analyze, and grow participation/attendance, sponsorships, media opportunities/impressions

Draft press releases, fact sheets, media and event advisories and other support materials

Generate positive publicity through media channels

Monitor in-market peer event and marketing activities

Assist with the promotion of student-related program initiatives and events

Manage sensitive issues to maintain non-profit’s respected reputation

Additional Requirements

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with confidence to serve as organizational spokesperson

A creative, collaborative, self-starting professional looking to help a small non-profit

Proven work experience as an events director, marketing director or similar role

Solid experience coordinating creative, succinct, successful messaging and events

Expertise in different technology and networks, including MS Teams, Fundraising Platforms, Social Media

Ability to foster long-term relationships with key community stakeholders and professionals

Hands on technical knowledge of CRMs and content design tools (e.g. Adobe suite of products)

BS in Non-profit Management, Events Management, Marketing, Communications or relevant field a plus

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office required; experience with SalesForce is plus

Must pass state and federal criminal background screenings

Must be physically capable of standing/sitting/moving for extended periods of time; tasks (lifting, exercising, coaching, tutoring, driving, etc.)

Non-U.S. citizen applicants must hold appropriate working papers valid for at least two years.

To Apply: Candidates email (a) cover letter, (b) resume and (c) three (3) professional references including full name, phone #, institution, and relationship to candidate, to: Ms. Megan Hannah, Executive Assistant & Office Manager info@squashsmarts.org

Employee Health Benefits Available 

Spanish proficiency is a plus