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ID #1688825
State Colorado
City High rockies
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Colorado
Showed 2019-02-09
Date 2019-01-20
Deadline 2019-03-21
Category Marketing/advertising/PR
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Special Event Sponsorship Coordinator (Leadville)

Colorado, High rockies 00000 High rockies USA

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Title: Special Events Sponsorship Coordinator

Location: Position is based in Leadville, CO but applicants may reside in the Front Range, Colorado area, ideally Denver metro area.

Type: Part-time (30 hrs/wk) regular exempt position with benefits

Reports To: Events Manager

Starting salary:

Starting date: Negotiable, but preferably by May 1, 2019

The Special Events Sponsorship Coordinator is primarily responsible for maintaining existing sponsor

partnerships and cultivating new sponsorships through relationship-building with current and prospective

sponsors. The Coordinator will attend relevant community and business functions to maintain and expand

the museum's presence within our local communities and on a national level to secure financial

and in-kind support for our fundraising events. The Coordinator will be responsible for communicating

the museum's mission and demonstrating our role in educating the public about the importance of and the necessity of mining to our daily lives. The Coordinator will assist in the development of promotional materials

for the museum's events and social media content.

The Special Events Sponsorship Coordinator may work outside of the immediate Leadville area (Denver

Metro area ideal) with regular office days in Leadville.

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

 Develop, build, and maintain relationships with current and prospective event sponsors.

 Identify potential new sponsors for the museum's fundraising events, cultivate relationships, and

initiate meetings with prospective and current corporate sponsors to pitch and secure event

sponsorship.

 Attend relevant community and business functions (trade shows, conferences, etc.) to expand

awareness of the museum, particularly within the national mining industry. Travel to potential

sponsor businesses as necessary for face to face meetings.

 Work with the Events Manager to develop and offer unique event sponsorship benefit packages.

 Assist with the design and production of the Induction Banquet program. Sells ads for the program.

 Facilitate silent auctions, raffles, and other games of chance within the requirements of state law.

Solicit and secure in-kind donations for such activities.

 Manage donor tracking, invoicing, payments, and acknowledgment processes in coordination with

the Office Manager.

 Assist the Events Manager with the development of event communications, including promotional

materials, press releases, social media posts, and other related activities.

 Attend and participate in all museum special events, fulfilling assigned duties for the events.

 Assist the Events Manager with other projects as assigned.

Other Duties:

 Periodically fill in for Visitor Services Representatives during lunch.

 Handle cash while filling in for VSRs.

 Lock and unlock doors, turn lights on and off, turn security systems off and on.

 Periodically assist with programming events and other departments' functions as needed.

 Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:

 Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.

 Willingness to travel regionally for face to face meetings with prospective sponsors and for

occasional out of state trips, including some overnights for trade shows, conferences, and our

annual Induction Banquet.

 Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends to facilitate museum

events and be present at other required functions.

 Confident, friendly, and comfortable with networking and cold calling.

 Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

 Persuasive personality.

 Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop creative donor appreciation strategies.

 Significant experience with computers, email, and Microsoft Suite. Proficiency with Adobe

applications is a plus.

 Flexibility when managing multiple priorities and changing circumstances and ability to handle

problems in a professional and timely manner.

Desired Experience/Skills:

 Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Event Mangement preferred.

 Knowledge of fundraising processes and strategic prospecting preferred.

 At least two years of success in fundraising, marketing, event promotion, or a related position

preferred.

 Established contacts within the mining industry a huge plus.

Ability to work as a member of a team and act with firmness but diplomacy are important qualifications. The

Special Events Sponsorship Coordinator should be detail-oriented and characterized by dependability and

initiative.

Physical Demands:

 Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.

 Must be able to stand, move about, assist with set-up/strike of events, and work for long periods of

time at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet.

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for the

position must be willing to submit to a background check. The NMHFM participates in E-Verify.

Applicants must complete the required employment application form

(https://mininghalloffame.org/page/work-us) provide a resume, and submit a cover letter stating interest in order to be considered for employment. Applicants should send all application materials to Stephen L. Whittington, Executive Director. PO Box 981, Leadville, CO 80461, sent by FedEx to 120 W. 9th St., Leadville, CO 80461, or faxed to (719) 486-3927.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Vacancy expired!

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