DMS/Riverfront Events and Marketing Coordinator Job Posting

DMS/Riverfront Events and Marketing Coordinator Job Posting

Dixon Main Street is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual to spearhead the planning and execution of marketing, sales, and promotional activities, consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization. The Marketing and Events Coordinator will report to the Executive Director of Dixon Main Street. Primary responsibilities will be the promotion of Riverfront and Downtown Activities, sales of amenities and sponsorships, and community and public relations. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Josh Albrecht at mainst@grics.net or Dixon Main Street, 115 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Deadline to apply is March 28.


Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Ability to get along with a broad customer base.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in sales and marketing.
• Experience in event planning.
• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years experience in marketing, event planning, or related field.
• Ability to lift 30lbs and help with event set-up and clean-up
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the marketing plan; also maintains routine updates of the marketing plan.
• Coordination of weddings and special events on the Riverfront, along with events that take place within the downtown.
• Sales of sponsorships, amenities and other Riverfront related activities.
• Professionally promote the organization to attract new sponsors and volunteers.
• Contact customers using mailing lists, tickler files and personal follow-up to encourage additional sales, maintain customer relationship, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work Riverfront and DMS events, and represent DMS/Riverfront at public events.
• Coordinate DMS/Riverfront office activities as needed.
• Handle customer complaints reasonably, showing empathy and a positive attitude, and demonstrate our commitment to “Make Things Right”.
• Conduct market research activities and analysis and establishes data management to improve the  marketing efforts.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the marketing, advertising, and public relations activities.
• Organize community events for DMS and the Riverfront.
• Develop and manage annual marketing budgets, regularly monitors expenditures, and prepares summary assessments and reports.
• Monitor and analyze marketing promotion results to determine effectiveness of each promotion campaign.
• Direct and coordinate production of advertising and promotional spot announcements, press releases, and direct mailings to customers.
• Create, review and/or oversee television and radio spots, newspaper, magazine advertising, and other promotional publications as needed.
• Write and edit promotional and informational materials, such as press releases, brochures, and newspaper and magazine advertisements.
• Authorize information for publication, such as interviews with reporters.
• Manage social media and online presence of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitments

• Treat all volunteers and customers fairly, courteously, and with dignity.
• Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling.
• Be honest and fair in all business dealings.