Community Promotions Coordinator

Job Title: Community Promotions Coordinator
The Community Promotions Coordinator performs professional and administrative work managing the development and execution of Somerset, Inc. promotions initiatives including community events, programming, merchant connections, marketing, and public relations. In consideration and understanding of Somerset, Inc.’s long-term vision, this position maintains and builds upon current community programming to facilitate regular foot traffic in Uptown Somerset.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and commit to the Main Street Mission and 4-prong approach
• Direct all facets of event initiatives from concept through execution
• Maintain a strong ability to self-start and direct in order to accomplish planning goals
• Identify and recruit sponsors and partners to fund events
• Cultivate volunteers and community ambassadors to support Somerset, Inc.’s mission
• Develop and manage committees of volunteers
• Maintain the event budget;
• Manage the execution of events
• Evaluate each event for alignment with overall organizational goals and work to meet self-established benchmarks for fundraising, attendance, tourism, etc..
• Create reliable financial reports; profit and loss statements for each event
• Maintain a working knowledge of the complex needs of events
• Develop, assess, and analyze event budgets to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Manage the Image of Somerset, Inc. and its Initiatives through marketing and storytelling
• Manage the marketing budget provided through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau Grant
• Ensure the somersetinc.org website is always up to date
• Pursue marketing opportunities and press, and actively market the community and its events
• Enhance communications with Somerset Uptown businesses by coordinating the quarterly merchant meeting
• Report directly to the Executive Director with 2x weekly status updates, needs, and successes
• Provides a bi-monthly report to the Somerset, Inc. Board on status of duties, updates, etc..

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or related degree or experience in marketing, event planning, or community development. Commensurate experience considered in lieu of degree(s)
• Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, and organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidate should possess the ability to convene partners and design partnerships that serve the end goals of the organization
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office applications, social media, project management tools, etc..
• Visual and experiential branding should be a strong suit
• Working knowledge of website content management systems, basic graphic design programs (adobe and canvas), and online communication tools such as e-newsletter programs are important
• The ideal candidate will possess a commitment and understanding of 501c3 approach to community revitalization and the power of Main Street as an economic generator
• Ability to work 9-5 and nontraditional hours to ensure events are properly staffed and executed
• Driver’s license and personal transportation is required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $40,000