Marketing & Events Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing and Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing marketing initiatives and special events to enhance brand awareness, engage the community, and support organizational goals. This role requires creativity, strong communication skills, relationship development, and exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing & Communications:

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the organization’s programs, services, and various events.
• Manage social media accounts, create engaging content, and monitor online engagement.
• Design promotional materials, newsletters, and press releases to increase public awareness.
• Maintain and update the organization’s website.
• Develop and nurture media relationships to enhance publicity efforts.
• Track and analyze marketing campaign performance, making data-driven improvements.
• Create and capture impactful content that expands awareness of the mission including but not limited to photography, videography, content creation, marketing and promotional materials.

Special Events Coordination:

• Plan and execute fundraising events, outreach programs, and various special events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and event staff.
• Assists in development of sponsorship packages, securing sponsors, and donor acknowledgments.
• Manage event registration and post-event follow-ups.
• Collaborate with staff to align marketing efforts with organizational and event goals.
• Maintains a budget, monitors expenditure within budget parameters and available grants.
• Purchasing and inventory of supplies

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility and willingness to work in the evenings, weekends, and overnight during camp season
• Clearance of background check
• Use of personal vehicles may be required at times, with mileage reimbursement when applicable
• All other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

• Required experience in large-scale event planning, logistics, marketing, and sponsorship acquisition
• Required proficiency in social media management, email marketing, and design platforms
• Required proficiency in photography, video creation, and editing platforms
• Required experience with Microsoft Office Systems, basic computer skills
• Required experience with managing a budget and expenditure
• Preferred experience in the non-profit industry
• Preferred experience planning events for children and teens

JOB SKILLS

• Ability to use all standard office equipment
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally
• Ability to multi-task and to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to address conflict

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, or related field preferred
• GED/High School Diploma required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• HIPAA training (will be provided)
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training (will be provided)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, sit, squat, bend, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard office environment
• Various outdoor conditions- Seasonal
• Minimal to moderate noise level

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance