Director of Marketing and Events

Grant's Farm is seeking an experienced Director of Marketing and Events to join our senior leadership team. This position will oversee, coordinate, and partner with our marketing firm to ensure the success of the development of marketing strategies and products for the organization. This position will also be leading the event coordination and execution team and be responsible for large scale event sales. The successful person in this role will have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership skills, networking ability and work well in a team atmosphere.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for event outreach and oversees execution of consumer, and sponsor related, events and public space activations
• Generate and execute sales for large scale events including corporate events and new sales

• Manage sponsorship/partnership relationships
• The Director of Marketing & Events also manages a marketing agency that coordinates communications, PR, social channels and website
• Develop and advance Grant's Farm social communication strategies in conjunction with the marketing agency
• Ensure all areas of Grant's Farm are equipped with brand compliant signage
• Daily review of the website and execute WordPress content updates
• Coordination with sponsors on executing contractual obligations
• Coordination with PR team to promote positive coverage of Grant's Farm and our seasonal events
• Coordination with vendors (e.g. photographers, marketing agencies, website dev team) for creative assets, etc.

• Collaborates with senior executives to develop growth plans for the organization.
• Forecasts, drafts, implements, and oversees the department's operating budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of market developments.
• Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• At least five years of experience in marketing and long-range planning desired.

Preferred platform competencies include:

• Adobe or video editing software
• WordPress
• Google Product Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K. Discounts on food and merchandise. Team member exclusive events. Complimentary and discounted tickets.

Grant's Farm is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.