Partnership Marketing Coordinator

Saint Louis Zoo 1 Government Dr Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA Saint Louis Zoo 1 Government Dr Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA Locations Showing 1 location Saint Louis Zoo 1 Government Dr Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA +0 more locations less locations On-site Full-Time Requisition #: PARTN001760 Description Partnership Marketing Coordinator – (Full-Time) Location : Forest Park Directly Reports to: Corporate Partnership Manager Department: Development Classification : Exempt Starting Salary: $58,000 annually Position Summary: Reporting to the Corporate Partnership Manager in the Development department, the Partnership Marketing Coordinator prepares, executes, and completes various partnerships with regional and national companies who wish to grow their business through sponsoring events and/or exclusive partnerships throughout the year that generate revenue for the Saint Louis Zoo. Each year the Zoo raises millions of dollars in private philanthropic support through annual gifts, major gifts, partnership marking/sponsorship gifts, and planned gifts. All members of the 18-person Development Department work to maintain and strengthen relationships with the Zoo’s donors and prospective donors. The corporate partner team champions the Saint Louis Zoo as the premier partner for the corporate community in the St. Louis metropolitan region. As a non-profit and free Zoo, the team works to develop genuine relationships and creative collaborations to secure financial resources to advance the Zoo. Responsibilities: Creating proposals and agreements/contracts, completing sponsor wrap-up reports Support the Saint Louis Zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year, ZOOFARI, with solicitation and clerical duties, as well as assistance with event committees. Manage the Hotel Partnership Program, which includes stewarding and soliciting new and current partners annually, updating and renewing current contracts Presence at any sponsored Zoo event to manage on-site sponsor activations. Assist at Development events throughout the year. May include nights and weekends. Managing the execution and delivery of sponsorship hospitality benefits Tracking sponsor invoicing and payments Researching potential new or growing sponsorship opportunities Creating meeting materials needed for supporting the Zoo Young Professionals, a volunteer young advisory board led by the Corporate Partnership Manager Opportunity to co-host partner and donor golf cart and behind-the-scenes tours. Collaborate across departments, including Public Relations, Marketing, Creative Services, and Special Events to ensure sponsorship contractual benefits are fulfilled. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in marketing or communications role preferred. Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills, customer service experience, ability to handle and prioritize numerous tasks, teamwork mentality, and capacity to work independently are desired. Computer literacy, general knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are a requirement. The Partnership Marketing Coordinator reports to the Corporate Partnership Manager and will need to have a flexible schedule which will require working occasional evenings and weekends. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 35lbs, on occasion and not part of the daily expectations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some nights & weekends required. About the Saint Louis Zoo: The world-renowned Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. The Saint Louis Zoo cares for approximately 12,000 animals, many of which are endangered, and is dedicated to local and global conservation to save wildlife. Learn more at: The Zoo is committed to the Three Keys (Animals Always, People Matter, and Operational Excellence) and Core Values (Community, Creativity, Openness, Integrity, and Life-Work Balance. Learn more at: About St. Louis, Mo: From Explore St. Louis: “Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your travel persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that’s second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up undeniably epic travel experiences. Don’t take our word for it, though. Come and see for yourself.” Learn more at Skills : Behaviors : Motivations : Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint-Louis-Zoo