United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as an Event & Marketing Coordinator. This position is full-time with a flexible schedule to also include weeknights and weekend hours as needed. United Way also offers a generous benefits package.
Creates and implements efforts to raise funds, increase visibility and engage individuals and groups in the opportunities to support United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area through events and marketing.
Plan, coordinate and manage fundraising events, including Day of Action, Saranac Thursdays and Concert Series volunteer groups, Cliff’s Pumps United, Community Block Party, 100 Women Who Care, United Way Half K, tabling and other organization events as needed. Key event duties include but are not limited to:
- Securing sponsorships, in-kind donations and items for events to grow net revenue. Establishing each event budget including revenue and expense tracking and monitoring.
- Plan and manage logistics including selection of and coordination with all vendors and partners, guest lists, event programs.
- Necessary event set-up and breakdown.
- Identifying and resolving problems throughout planning and day of events.
- Create and implement event marketing promotional plan with Director of Development & Marketing.
- Provide information to Development Coordinator to update database for volunteers and sponsorships.
- Primary coordinator of Community Engagement volunteer committee and Work closely with Board of Director’s Chair of Community Engagement.
- Stay knowledgeable of sector research (both inside and outside of United Way). Researches and shares best practices, trends, and development trends regularly.
- Complete reports on time as required. Example, bi-monthly Board of Directors reports, reports to external funders.
- Participate in and carry-out agreed upon strategic directives.
- Plans & executes communication strategy via digital marketing including social media and email.
- And Minimum two years of experience in both event planning and marketing,
- Or, Associates Degree preferred minimum;
- And four years of experience in both event planning and marketing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internal and external.
- Demonstrated command of digital marketing and functions.
- Ability to analyze and exercise sound judgement and problem-solving.
- Ability to engage and motivate others.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
- Position requires local travel.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
- Vehicle insurance and up to date registration is required.
- Travel mileage is reimbursable at the approved IRS rate.
- Required to work evening and weekend hours including occasional Sundays.
- Health, dental, vision insurance options.
- Employer paid life/STD/LTD insurance.
- Generous paid time off to include vacation, sick, personal, and United Way Days.
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) with employer match after one year of employment.
- A flexible work schedule of 35 hours weekly.
- Tuition Reimbursement/Maternal-Paternal Leave Policies
- A genuine fun work environment and team staff events/outings.
- Just an overall teriffic place to work with great benefits and fantastic co-workers.