Position Filled!

Position: Marketing & Special Events Manager

General Overview: This is an exciting full-time career opportunity. The ESSC is Edmonton’s largest recreational sport and social organization and we are looking for someone to grow, manage and maintain our Special Events and Marketing program.

The successful applicant will step into a position with high expectations and a lot of responsibility. The three main focuses will be:
1. Plan and organize Tournaments and Parties (2-3 per month)
2 . Develop, manage and implement marketing tactics for league promotion such as radio campaigns, street teams, web updates etc.
3 . Develop and manage sponsorship relationships

In addition to managing our events and marketing program the successful applicant will also play a role in ensuring our leagues remain successful. A small portion of the Coordinator's week will be spent assisting the staff with administrative duties such as scheduling, sportsmanship and standings.

Positions Available: 1

Start date: Immediately - Position must be filled by end of August or early September

Completion date: Permanent

Hours: Full-time hours (40-45 per week). Weeknight or weekend work can be offset by time-off during weekdays, taking long weekends etc.

Rate of pay: $42,000 Salary plus $5,000 in bonuses and $1,500+ in benefits
* Semi-annual performance evaluations facilitate growth in responsibilities and compensation

Benefits: Employee Health Plan, cell phone program and free league & event play. Creative and result-oriented working environment.

Responsibilities:
- Develop annual events line-up (Tournaments, Parties, Socials, Ski Trips etc)
- Plan all details relating to each event - promotion, booking facilities, staffing, admin etc.
- Process and organize incoming event registrations and fees
- Hire and manage field staff for events
- Manage events by personally attending and/or delegating to field staff
- Develop and execute annual Marketing Plan for ESSC leagues and events
- Develop and maintain sponsor bar relationships
- Develop and maintain relationships with local and national sponsorships
- Help the ESSC sports admin manage and run leagues

Experience:
- College or University degree
- High level of computer competence
- Leadership experience
- Event planning or management experience will be an asset

Qualifications:
- Outgoing and socially skilled
- Enjoy being at events with people
- Flexible with work schedule
- Extremely organized
- Strong time management skills
- Strong communicator: written and oral
- Driven and work well under deadlines
- Independent worker
- Intelligent
- Professional attitude

How to apply: All applicants must complete the Online Pre-interview form (click below). Please attach your resume and cover letter at the bottom of the pre-interview form.