Sponsorship Coordinator

Gurnee Park District • Gurnee, IL

1d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Marketing and Public Relations Manager, the Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for building relationships and generating revenue with current and potential business partners. This is a Marketing Department, part-time position with 20-25 hours per week expected. Position expected to work nights or weekends on occasion.

Requirements

• Experience – 1-3 years of experience in marketing, sales, corporate relationship management, or related preferred.
• Education - A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or related field. Equivalent experience will be reviewed.
• Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office including a strong use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Strong attention to detail and comfortable interacting with community stakeholders. Candidate must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certifications - Valid driver’s license, First-Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are required within 90 days and must be maintained. The District will provide classes for First-Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications.
• Competencies - The Sponsorship Coordinator is innovative and a self-starter. This position must be able to reach fundraising goals in an autonomous setting. Ability to stay abreast of the latest business trends and tactics especially as they relate to relationship building. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to exercise considerable initiative, ingenuity and independent judgement in the performance of work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working with Park Districts preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships through discovery calls to understand sponsor goals and community priorities, laying the foundation for long-term partnerships.
• Focus on retention and relationship development by offering scalable sponsorship options and year-round engagement opportunities, driving increased revenue and sustainable growth for Gurnee Park District over time.
• Formalize opportunities with clear pitches outlining available assets.
• Convert interest into signed agreements once sponsors are ready to commit.
• Provide sponsors with both event-based and asset-based opportunities to maximize visibility across multiple platforms, ensuring their brand is recognized within the Gurnee community.
• Alongside the Marketing and Public Relations Manager, creates, tracks, and manages annual fundraising goals and generates a monthly report of accomplishments for use in the Marketing Department Board Report.
• Develops and executes sponsorship proposals and letters of agreement.
• Keeps an accurate inventory of sponsorship agreements and fulfillment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level