Job Summary
Reporting to CFO, the Events and Sponsorship Manager oversees in-venue event sales, sponsorship sales, and deliverables for both areas. The Events and Sponsorship Manager is responsible for engaging existing clients and pursuing new event and sponsorship opportunities. The Events and Sponsorship Manager will manage a Special Events Coordinator who handles the on-site, day-of-event needs as well as some pre-production work.
This position is offered as a contract role for a period of one year, with the potential for renewal or transition to a permanent role based on performance evaluations and the mutual interest of both the organization and the incumbent in continuing the relationship.
Organization Summary
Based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn–this visionary arts and music organization seeks to enhance the human experience by building new audiences and supporting artists to develop, produce and perform innovative and collaborative work at the NS venue in Brooklyn, and in collaboration with progressive artists and venues domestically and internationally. www.nationalsawdust.org.
As a composer, I believe the role of an artist in the 21st century is that of creator, educator, activist, and entrepreneur. I believe that 21st-century artists need to be thinking about how they can affect their communities, on a local and global scale. At National Sawdust, supporting emerging artists is our core mission, nurturing a wide array of voices who are collectively reshaping the landscape of new music for this new century.
–Paola Prestini, Composer, Co-Founder and Artistic Director
Responsibilities
The Events and Sponsorship Manager is tasked with driving the growth of events and sponsorship sales, which are crucial in supporting the general operating expenses and furthering the artistic mission of the organization. Their responsibilities encompass a variety of pivotal tasks, including the development and delivery of compelling presentations to potential sponsors. These presentations must clearly articulate the organization's mission and vision, emphasizing the mutual benefits of sponsorship, to foster meaningful partnerships and align with our strategic goals. Because the space is multifunctional, coordination with the programming team is essential for success.
Special Events/Rentals
Sponsorships
Special Projects
Qualifications
Compensation
We understand the importance of clear and potential earnings visibility for candidates considering this opportunity. Therefore, we have outlined a comprehensive compensation package below, which includes a base contract fee along with commission-based earnings that reward successful event and sponsorship facilitation. These commission rates are designed to incentivize long-term relationships and sustainable growth, aligning with our organization’s goals and values.
Job Summary
Reporting to CFO, the Events and Sponsorship Manager oversees in-venue event sales, sponsorship sales, and deliverables for both areas. The Events and Sponsorship Manager is responsible for engaging existing clients and…
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-your approach to sponsorships
-two examples of clients you secured for an organization
-one knock-knock joke (make it good)