Recreation and Parks Marketing / Fundraising Coordinator (Vacancy)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Varies by position

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-0786-V1

Department : 51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Division : Recreation and Parks

Opening Date : 03 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Definition

Key responsibilities include : identifying potential donors, partners and sponsors; negotiating contracts and renewals; managing events; managing strategic relationships using Customer Relationship Management principles; soliciting donations, grants, sponsorships and partnerships; engaging volunteers to support the department's work; tracking performance; and team management.

Pay rate : $45.25

Under administrative direction, is responsible for obtaining and coordinating funding sources, publicity, and / or the marketing of services for the Department; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Serves as advisor to the director and assistant director on activities related to fundraising, corporate financing of projects and programs, and volunteer recruitment;
• Serves as liaison to community support groups, agencies and organizations, and small businesses and corporations on fundraising and in-kind contribution activities;
• Serves as a spokesperson for the department for print and broadcast media; appears on television and radio for interviews and public service announcements;
• Keeps the director and / or assistant director informed, on a timely basis, of all situations that would affect the accomplishment of department goals and objectives;
• Coordinates and oversees all fundraising activities for the department including private donations and contributions, corporate and private sector sponsorships and funding, and federal, state, and other grants; solicits corporate sponsorships for the department;
• Oversees the department's volunteer program including recruitment, selection, and placement of program participants;
• Researches and evaluates publications and documents and makes other contacts as required to identify potential funding sources to the appropriate departmental program;
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications;
• Writes and / or reviews news releases, public service announcements, and other promotional materials as required;
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains the department's publicity and marketing displays, slides, tapes, publications, and other materials;
• Develops marketing and publicity strategies to promote departmental programs, special events, facilities, social services, and other activities;
• Meets with leaders in the corporate community regarding potential sponsorship and support;
• Supervises other employees engaged in related activities;

May serve in other capacities appropriate to the mission of the Department of Recreation and Parks.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in grant preparation or management, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, special events coordination, marketing, publicity, public relations, journalism, accounting, or another closely related field.

Test / Job Contact Information

Recruitment # : 25-0786-V1

Employment Type : Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact :

Whitney Washington

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Recreation and Parks

1111 E. Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio 43205

P : (614) 645-57179

E : whwashington@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following :

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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