Marketing and Events Manager

Founded in 2013, SEED Collective, LLC is a consultancy that exists to inspire and support the sustainability of entrepreneurs and businesses through education, research and policy, and advocacy. Associates at SEED Collective have experience developing and implementing strategy on both an individual and organizational level.

On an organizational level, we partner with our clients to produce deliverables in the following areas:

Business incubator design, technical assistance, on site or virtual management

Business counseling or mentor program design, data reporting

Regional ecosystem engagement and economic impact data reporting

Community based economic development program design and implementation

Nonprofit strategic planning, ongoing compliance, and data reporting

For individual clients, we provide in-depth business coaching services for early and second stage businesses. We work with owners and leadership teams throughout the country to help streamline business models through systems and refined operational processes, engage strategic partners and stakeholders, and reach customized milestones through our executive accountability programs.

This position will require a high level of organization, active and ongoing communication and consistent follow through. Company specific advanced training and guidance will be provided as well as regular reviews. Ideal candidates will be experienced self-starters who enjoy meeting and exceeding key performance indicators. Ultimately, they will ensure that SEED Collective program offerings and delivery parallel and promote immediate and long-term business goals.

Time: Full Time Exempt (40 hours per week), 8 am – 5 pm

Benefits: Benefits for this position include health, dental, life and disability insurance, cell phone stipend, FICA taxes, unemployment insurance, workmen’s compensation and a retirement contribution.

Position Location: Remote Company Approved Location; travel to client locations required.

Reports To: This role reports to the Company Owner will be a member of the Company’s operations leadership team.

Work Locations: Access to high speed internet, Quiet professional location to work

SEED Collective, LLC is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We encourage all such candidates to apply.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER will assist with and lead the following duties including, but not limited to:

Overarching Goals

Prepare, plan for and manage SEED Schedule and Marketing Timelines and standards

Development and execution of Company programs and events, including event attendance, leadership, and management of workplans and timelines;

Oversee all dimensions of marketing and communications, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, milestones, and relationships with marketing team members, collaborators, interns, and volunteers, so that each project is able to meet deadlines and fulfill goals.

Position Specific Tasks as Anticipated (65%- 26 hours)

Lead event coordination efforts for continuing education seminars, networking events, fundraising events, and online program delivery, including registration, reporting, agenda, venues, food service, speakers and facilitators, and program delivery; serve as point of contact

Collaborate with Company leadership and other staff to create and maintain a content calendar for all communication channels.

Serve as lead writer, editor, and designer on a range of communications projects and materials, including automated emails, newsletter and website copy, social media posts, press releases, reports, photos, videos, print materials, and communication with constituents.

Manage day-to-day operations of social media channels, email lists, and websites, including back-end content management and organization, and responding to press inquiries and social media messages.

Maintain consistent brand identity for all Company products, including PowerPoint slides, emails, and written communication.

Monitor and strategize metrics for online marketing activities and manage SEO efforts across digital properties to ensure search performance

Work with Company team to develop marketing for data to Program, Operations, and Executive team that contributes to storytelling and long term sustainability

Collect and organize photo/video collection; reviewing past media content and suggesting strategies for their effective utilization.

Develop and deliver presentations to local, state, and national groups and other stakeholders to promote Company initiatives

SEED Relationships (10%- 4 hours)

Maintain a client and project database, including regular data entry and documentation

Connect with the local business ecosystems and resource partners to collaborate on networking, related business services, and training opportunities

Attend in person and virtual business and industry events to share about Company projects

Administration (15%- 6 hours)

Analyze communication patterns and trends to develop creative marketing and communication strategies that expand Company’s reach and engage new and existing audiences.

Personal leadership of SEED Foundation of Organized Workplan and accurate, up to date timekeeping

Participation and leadership in Company team meetings

Own and hit/exceed annual Company goals and targets;

Professional Development (5%- 2 hours)

Participation in regular self and Company performance reviews

Participate in activities that advance knowledge and capacity, such as research, continuing education, certifications, etc.

Other (5%- 2 hours)

Assistance researching and supporting Company business programs and initiatives

The selected candidate for this position will possess the following experience:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree and professional certificates encouraged

5+ years of marketing strategy development and implementation experience

5+ years of program management and event planning experience

Experience supporting and managing training programs

Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Proficient understanding of widely used PC applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Suite, customer relationship managers (CRM), and other cloud based softwares

Position Requirements

Be available to work for the specified period of July 2023 to September 30, 2024

Ability to pass Company background check

Be able to meet the physical and travel requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Access to laptop and high speed internet; multiple monitors recommended

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

Strong work ethic; Track record of showing initiative and follow-up

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced through data entry, email communication and management, internal documentation, etc.

Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and manage one’s own workload and priorities

Ability to work as a part of a team, as evidenced by communication, work style, and contribution towards deliverables

High levels of emotional intelligence; ability to take direction and constructive feedback

Dependable and organized, with demonstrated professionalism and awareness of time-sensitive issues

Extraordinarily strong attention to detail and accuracy of work product

Strong analytical skills to work with data and findings and convert them into actionable lessons, deliverables, and strategies.

Ability to work weekends and evenings based on project schedule

Willingness to incorporate, research, and engage with technology for Company efficiency

Bilingual efficiency in a language other than English

Full-Time