Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator

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Project Summary:

Freeze nation is currently seeking a Marking & Sponsorship Coordinator volunteer to assist in the development of a promotional campaign for our 2017 season. The Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator’s main responsibility is to learn and provide support in marketing and sponsorship-related areas of the organization.

Duration: Flexible, generally 6 months during season January to June.

Hours: Estimate 10-15 hours per week. Schedule negotiable.

Compensation: This is a volunteer position that is unpaid.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with development of creative concepts and marketing strategies in promoting the Colorado Freeze. Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing, advertisement, fundraising and sponsorship.
• Assist in development of content for promotional materials including direct mail pieces, print and electronic newsletters, web site and social media stories, media releases, and other materials as needed.
• Coordinate with digital media volunteer to translate create concepts into print, online, and other collateral materials for website and social media optimization.
• Grow and expand sponsorship development. Reach out and work directly with potential sponsors in creating programs that maximize goal of the sponsor’s investment.
• Assist with current sponsorship and partnership initiatives by maintaining database records, tracking donations, and thanking sponsors.
• Actively participate and present proposals in board meetings and committees as necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and passion in sponsorship and partnerships in the sports community is ideal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts.
• Strong creativity, with the ability to think outside the box to meet the restrictions of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and a high level of problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic and committed to getting the job done. Must be willing to take initiative and enjoy a challenge.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines, something within a team environment.
• Reliable, punctual, hard work and motivated self-starter who likes to build things from scratch.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge and interest of the game of football.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, generally work from home with significant online communications.
• Ability to apply your knowledge learned in the classroom and gain valuable work experience and professional references.
• Participate as a member of a professional sports organization on a national league with dedicated volunteers and players.
• Be part of making history by promoting the growth of women’s professional football.