Employment Opportunity: Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager for Historic Sotterley, Inc.

Status: 32 hours/week

The Marketing Manger is responsible for managing media relations, advertising, web communications, marketing for special events, private functions, education programs, etc. The objectives of these efforts are to raise the visibility of and visitation to Sotterley; enhance Sotterley’s public standing to better position the organization for fundraising; ensure consistency and effectiveness of message in all aspects of public communication. While working collaboratively with all staff members, in particular this position will work closely with the Director of Development.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Work collaboratively to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated marketing strategies that directly support the Strategic Plan and Strategy for Giving.

• Generate content and/or provide editing support for outbound communication to ensure consistent branding. This will include oversight of all promotional materials, advertisements, website content, social media, press releases, annual report, and member communications including a quarterly newsletter.

• Ensure the website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and all other forms of electronic media are monitored for current content and functions as an outreach and marketing tool.

• Cultivate relations with local media to increase media exposure.

• Ensure media outlets are always supplied with appropriate Sotterley marketing materials and information.

• Work with other entities including local, state and regional agencies on collaborative marketing ventures.

• Create and oversee placement of advertisements which will support Sotterley’s many events and programmatic offerings.

• Cultivate marketing and outreach efforts at local events and venues, to include some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field preferred.

• 5-plus years experience in marketing, media, or program development preferred.

• Community-oriented individual.

• Demonstrate excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills; both written and verbal.

• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.

• Resourceful in solving problems.

• Excellent people skills and enthusiastic attitude.

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong computer skills with basic graphic layout and design capability.

• Superior professionalism and judgment.

• Strong work ethic.

• Prior historical site or non-profit service organization experience is desired but not necessary.

 

Please email resume to officemanager@sotterley.org.

No phone calls, please.



Employment Opportunity: Events Manager

Events Manager for Historic Sotterley, Inc.


Status: Full time

The Event Manager is responsible for oversight of all special events and site rentals at Sotterley Plantation. The position requires flexible hours with numerous evenings and weekends as the event schedule necessitates.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Site Rentals and Weddings:

• Conduct site visits and bookings for prospective clients.

• Create and maintain contracts, invoices, and other paperwork between Sotterley, the client, and vendors.

• Ongoing communication between Sotterley, clients, and vendors to ensure needs and expectations from all parties are clearly communicated and met during the term of the contract.

• Ensure coordination between Sotterley, clients, and vendors during the week of the event to include apprising maintenance staff of all set-up needs and schedule.

• On-site support and supervision of set-ups, rehearsals, and site rental event.

• Oversight of event assistants as needed to include scheduling and communication of event expectations.

 

Special Events:

• Develop, coordinate and execute logistics for all special events. Hands-on approach to accomplish all details a must with ability to easily traverse the site and lift at least 25 lbs.

• Work both independently and in conjunction with event committees to ensure that the planning and execution of events is handled as professionally as possible.

• Establish relationships with vendors to acquire in-kind/rental needs for events.

• Works closely with Maintenance staff to coordinate all set-up and logistical support needs.

• Work with Membership/Volunteer Coordinator to ensure all volunteer needs for events are clearly communicated well in advance.

• Coordinate and attend committee/planning meetings and event rehearsals.

• Keep logistical needs within allocated budget.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of BA in related field preferred.

• 2-5 years experience in event planning and event management

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial and communication skills

• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently, but still effective at working collaboratively.

• Excellent people skills and enthusiastic attitude.

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Superior professionalism and judgment.

• Strong work ethic.

• Community-oriented individual.

Please email resume to officemanager@sotterley.org.

No phone calls, please.

Employment Opportunity: Development Director

Development Director for Historic Sotterley, Inc.

Status: Full time

The Development Director is responsible for all advancement and development efforts of Historic Sotterley to include developing and maintaining active and productive relationships with donors and board members and helping Sotterley to diversify and secure additional funding sources.


Specific areas of responsibility include:

Fundraising

• Designs, implements and manages all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment/capital campaigns, case statements, membership campaigns, estate planning, legacy gifts, and other solicitations.

• Develops a Strategy for Giving and directs supporting activities.

• Works with Executive Director to identify and manage appropriate grant proposals.

• Cultivate donor relationships with an eye on expanding Sotterley’s donor base and increasing revenue sources.


Board of Trustee Relations

• Works in tandem with Board of Trustees, Development Committee and the Executive Director to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals.

• Develops fundraising training for Trustees and other leadership volunteers.


Membership

• Works closely with Membership/Volunteer Coordinator and Board of Trustees to cultivate new members and to maintain the best possible relationship with current donors.

• Develops strategies to encourage additional avenues of giving for existing members.


Public Relations & Marketing

• Works in conjunction with Marketing Manger to execute a promotional plan in support of the Strategy for Giving.

• Attends outreach functions as needed to represent Sotterley (some evenings and weekends required).


Qualifications:

• Minimum of BA preferred.

• 5-plus years experience in Development or related activities preferred.

• Prior historical site or non-profit service organization experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking and planning.

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills

• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently, but still effective at working collaboratively.

• Excellent people skills and enthusiastic attitude.

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Superior professionalism and judgment.

• Strong work ethic.

• Community-oriented individual.

 

Please email your resume to: officemanager@sotterley.org.

No phone calls, please.