Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) is searching for a full-time Marketing & Communications Director. TCM is the non-profit organization responsible for organizing and hosting the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon – a top ten US marathon and “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America”® – and a year-long calendar of running events. TCM, a respected industry leader for the past 35 years, strives to give the best experience possible to runners, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, spectators, and the community.

Maturity, leadership and executive-level thinking are critical skills for the Marketing & Communications Director position. The position will define, execute, and oversee the brand/reputation and marketing strategy of TCM’s events and programs, including developing marketing plans and related budgets, overseeing media outreach, social media, design, retail, and experience;, and working closely with the sales and operations team. The position will participate in the senior leadership team.

This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the following:

• Develop, define, and execute marketing strategies and tactics, including business-driving marketing and experience plans that drive event registration growth and brand loyalty. Direct all aspects of advertising, including online, event-based, direct, etc. Help develop new products that meet market needs.
• Direct the strategy and creative for all marketing assets, including race swag, event assets, collateral, website, social media, etc.
• Grow TCM’s brand awareness and affinity, conducting and analyzing market and customer research.
• Manage P&L for TCM’s retail line, including year-round sales and its Marathon Weekend stores.
• Lead TCM’s crisis strategy, ensuring all public relations, media relations, and communications efforts reflect positively on TCM’s brand.
• Manage three full-time staff (Media & Communications Manager, Online Engagement Manager, and Events Experience Manager), interns, as well as the volunteer-based Marketing & Public Relations Division, comprised of three committees. Establish effective working relationships and ensure staff and volunteers are meeting goals. Direct all marketing-related budgets.
• Work closely with the sales/partnerships team, supporting efforts to grow sponsorship revenue.
• Create and foster strategic relationships with vendors including creative and advertising agencies, media, sponsors and partners.
• Serve on TCM’s senior leadership team, helping direct the organization’s overall strategy and goals.
• Like all TCM employees, have a significant presence at most TCM events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned and apparent.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years marketing experience.
• Strategic marketing experience in sports or participant event production community preferred.
• Experience with non-profits and volunteers a plus.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and creative thinking.
• Effective leader and manager, able to build consensus and motivate others.
• Effective oral and writing communication skills. Strong interpersonal and planning skills.
• Able to handle busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with attention to detail and ability to maintain a calm presence during challenging situations.
• Four-year degree required in marketing or related field.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, salary qualifications and a resume by May 15, 2017 to jobsearch1@tcmevents.org.

The Spring 2017 issue of MNFEA's Insider newsletter is now online and ready to be viewed. This edition features details about our upcoming events, highlights from our 2017 Annual Conference in Brainerd, a new MNFEA-sponsored scholarship, industry news, details on our Spring Membership Drive, and much more!
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Grand Avenue Business Association
Special Events & Social Media Intern Job Description

March 2017 to June 2017

The Grand Avenue Business Association is looking for a special events and social media intern to work directly with the GABA executive director to assist in planning and promoting Grand Old Day.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and implement logistics for Grand Old Day
• Assist with social media marketing including; creating relevant content to reach target audiences; develop and expand community outreach; responding to users
• Assist with writing press releases, email blasts, coordinating media requests
• Manage post event mailings/recaps for sponsors and members
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications
Ability to work in a team and independently
Strong and creative writer
Strong attention to detail
Administrative skills
News-gathering instinct to collect info on what’s happening with members on the Avenue.

Qualifications
Junior or senior working toward a Bachelor’s degree in event planning, marketing, communications or related field or recent college graduate.
Obvious enthusiasm for Grand Avenue, its members and Grand Old Day event
Self-motivated: must be able to tackle unfamiliar projects
Extensive understanding of social media
Strong organizational skills and focus on details are a must
Successfully manage time to produce results
Effective and professional communication
Time Commitment and Compensation
Flexible scheduling up to 10 hours a week. Must be available Sunday, June 4, 2017 and additional hours leading up to event. $10/hour

Application Instructions
Cover letter indentifying your qualifications as a successful candidate
Resume
Writing samples
Social media examples

Submit application materials to jobs@grandave.com 

 
Explore Minnesota is looking to fill an opening in the Brainerd office for a tourism regional coordinator. This position exists to manage the travel marketing and support programs for the Northwest and Central Minnesota tourism regions. Specifically, this position assists with special events including the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, taskforces, and marketing programs as required.  This position manages a regional tourism office located in the Brainerd area. Operation of the region is done in cooperation with a working agreement between Explore Minnesota and Minnesota Heartland Inc.
      
Classification Title:    Tourism Regional Coordinator
Working Title:     Regional Manager
Unit:       Partner Relations-Industry Outreach
      
For a full job description and to apply, please visit:  https://mn.gov/mmb/careers
      
Reference Job ID number:  11392
      
Application closing deadline for consideration is Friday, February 24, 2017. Questions should be directed to Heidi Hartwig at DEED: Heidi.l.hartwig@state.mn.us or 651-259-7101

The Winter 2017 issue of MNFEA's Insider newsletter is now available for reading. It highlights our 2017 Annual Conference in Brainerd, our February 15th Minneapolis Panel, a call for Board of Directors, and much more!

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MNFEA has been working on unique ways to partner with Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)'s members. Many of their members produce events in cities, counties and state organizations across Minnesota. The Winter 2017 issue of MRPA's MINNESOTA magazine features a Special Event Buyer's Guide. MNFEA vendors, supplier and entertainers were included. Click the link below to see the special section (on pages 20-22).

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Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Deadline: Until Position is Filled

Job Summary
Assist with managing the networks and support all IT equipment used while following proper procedures and security techniques and provide help desk support for staff

Essential Functions
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations and maintenance in data and VoIP networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, phones, wireless devices and routers.
• Assist in managing, installing and configuring servers, desktop and laptop PCs, Macs and peripherals such as printers and mobile devices.
• Resolve difficult and complex problems relating to hardware, software and network problems.
• Remove old equipment and perform data migration to new machines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN performance, connectivity and related network problems.
• Maintain database backup and recovery infrastructure.
• Follow IT procedures, maintain software library and computer hardware inventory.
• Evaluate new technologies to determine if applicable to current business needs and compatible with current business applications and hardware.
• During peak activity times, work extra daily hours and periods with no days off.

Additional Responsibilities
• Assist with tasks as assigned by either the immediate supervisor or General Manager.

Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in the field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with a variety of IT concepts as well as extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, and network connectivity.
• Knowledge and experience with Mac, Windows and/or Unix type operating systems.
• Experience with data and voice networking.
• Strong technical understanding in systems and network security is preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license.

Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume. Inquiries should be directed to the employment department MN State Fair, 1265 Snelling Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55108 (651) 288-4400. When the position is filled, we will only respond to applicants that are interviewed for the position.

Communications & Events Manager – St. Croix Preparatory Academy

 

St. Croix Prep is a public charter school located in Stillwater and has established itself as one of the highest student achievement schools in the state. Students come to St. Croix Prep excited to learn and truly rise to meet the high expectations set by staff and the mission supporting student excellence in academics, character, and leadership.

 

General Purpose:  Manage St. Croix Prep’s communications efforts and events.

Reports to:  Chief Financial Officer

Hours:  Full-time

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Communications

• ·       Coordinate communications efforts for administrative information, events, activities and athletics.
• ·       Develop and distribute the weekly Parent Update, monthly Novi Scholae, and necessary stand-alone e-mails.
• ·       Identify, pitch and secure proactive media coverage for the school and Activities/Athletics.
• ·       Manage updates to the website and internal video display boards.
• ·       Manage SCPA branding and governance
• ·       Manage SCPA spirit wear selection and vendor relations.
• ·       Coordinate development of marketing collateral.
• ·       Create communications outreach programs for alumni and grandparents.
• ·       Manage web-based communication and fundraising database platforms, including Constant Contact, My School Anywhere, Boomerang, BidPal.
• ·       Manage messaging on social media outlets – SCPA Alumni Facebook and Activities/Athletics and school Twitter accounts.
• ·       Cultivate school connections with SCPA donors and including parents, grandparents and alumni.
• ·       Support SCPA Development efforts by assisting in the creation of fundraising campaign materials.

 

Events

• ·       Manage logistics of the three annual fundraising events – Lions Open golf tournament, SCPA All School Marathon and Heart of the Arts and additional events as needed.
• ·       Develop sponsorship packages and solicit donors for events.
• ·       Manage volunteers and volunteer needs for events.
• ·       Serve as School liaison to St. Croix Prep Parent Group.
• ·       Support SCPA Development efforts by assisting in the special events components of fundraising campaigns.

 

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• ·       5 – 7 years experience in communications and events.
• ·       Highly skilled and demonstrated ability in written and verbal communications.
• ·       Demonstrated ability to manage events and budgets.
• ·       Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, etc.
• ·       Computer proficiency in word processing, web site content management, e-mail marketing software (i.e. Constant Contact) and web forms (i.e. Wufoo).
• ·       Experience with non-profit organizations.

 

 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, references and three writing samples to:  tsmith@stcroixprep.org.

City of Eagan Recreation Program Supervisor

The Recreation Program Supervisor's primary objective is to plan, develop and conduct recreational programs in various program areas as assigned. The Supervisor will function within the Recreation Division's team approach, write publicity, supervise seasonal staff and evaluate recreational program offerings. This position will have an emphasis on community events.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 9th at 11:00 pm

TO REVIEW THE JOB DETAILS & APPLY: Click here

The Summer 2016 issue of MNFEA's "Insider" newsletter is now available online. It includes a summary of our 2016 Annual Conference in New Ulm, recaps of two behind-the-scenes events, as well as other upcoming member events. Enjoy!

Click here to read the newsletter:  http://bit.ly/MNFEASummer2016