Director of Marketing and Events

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer

Director of Marketing and Events

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for the various aspects of the association’s operations, including, but not limited to: marketing and strategic partnerships, event management, administrative assistance to the membership.   

Responsibilities and Duties:

·     Partnership marketing programs, both strategic and corporate

·     Sponsor services, including but not limited to assisting with sales and activation of sponsor programs

·     Develop sales and marketing materials and vendor relationships

·     Develop membership analytics

·     Internal marketing of the organization to members and the greater soccer community.

·     External marketing and promotional programs (non-soccer/ non-endemic)  

·     Develops appropriate public relations, social media and digital strategies for and with partners

·     Directs marketing events staff, including interns, seasonal employees, and volunteers

·     Manages special events and projects, including the Annual Meetings, tournaments and symposiums

·     Design and purchase of event collateral materials (signage, tents, partner materials)

·     Assist in the compilation of overview reports as required

·     Assist in the development and enhancement of all membership programs

·     Assists in the development and management of various revenue generating programs

·     Prepare monthly, quarterly informational and financial reports as required

·     Other duties as required and assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Required Qualifications:

·     Bachelor’s degree in a related field

·     Professional experience in athletics or event management;

·     Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

·     Experience in managing staff -employee and volunteer

·     Ability to handle multiple projects

·     Excellent written and oral communication skills

·     Ability to work independently as well as within a team; self-starter

·     Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as required

·     Ability to lift and transport packages and materials of approximately 25 lbs.

·     Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and general computing skills

The position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work from the headquarters of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer in Plymouth Meeting, PA.