PRS MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

City of St. Peters•Saint Peters, MO

23h•$28 - $30

About The Position

The City of St. Peters is seeking a creative, strategic, and relationship-driven PRS Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator to lead marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship efforts for Parks and Recreation Services (PRS). The position develops promotional campaigns, creates engaging content, builds partnerships with local businesses, and identifies sponsorship opportunities that support PRS programs, facilities, and events. It combines marketing creativity with community engagement and business development to help residents connect with PRS. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for PRS events, marketing activities, and sponsorship commitments. Candidates must complete a comprehensive background check and drug screening, and employment is contingent upon successful completion. Employees are expected to adhere to the City's safe and drug-free workplace standards.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, recreation, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or sponsorship development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with business owners, prospective sponsors, and community partners.
Advanced skills in social media, digital communications, and marketing content development.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and adjust the work schedule as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in recreation programming.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Professional Certified Marketer credential or another relevant professional certification.
Valid Missouri driver's license.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, promotional schedules, and content across print, digital, web, social media, e-newsletters, and digital signage.
Create marketing materials and multimedia content, including written copy, graphics, photography, and video.
Serve as the primary marketing and sponsorship liaison between Parks and Recreation Services and the Communications & Strategy department.
Coordinate sponsorship and advertising opportunities by developing packages, negotiating terms, managing agreements, fulfilling sponsor benefits, maintaining relationships, and tracking revenue.
Build relationships with local businesses and community partners through networking events, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and other outreach opportunities.
Analyze marketing trends, audience engagement, community needs, and department priorities to improve promotional strategies.
Advise PRS managers on marketing strategy, branding, cross-promotion, communications, sponsorship opportunities, and promotional spending.
Support programs and special events through marketing, sponsor coordination, photography, multimedia content, and promotional coverage.
Prepare marketing materials, correspondence, reports, presentations, schedules, sponsorship records, and budget information.
Respond to inquiries from residents, customers, sponsors, advertisers, and City staff regarding marketing, communications, advertising, and sponsorship activities.
Maintain compliance with City policies and established safety standards and perform other duties as assigned.