HISTPRES + Communications & Event Coordinator, Lynch's ...

Lynch?s Landing, Lynchburg?s leader for downtown revitalization, seeks a full-time Communications and Event Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of events and marketing materials to position and promote downtown Lynchburg as a ?great place to live work and play?. The Coordinator will be an energetic resource for the long-term revitalization of downtown Lynchburg and will represent the Main Street program throughout the community. Responsibilities include coordinating, managing, and staffing special events sponsored by Lynch?s Landing (Friday Cheers, Holiday Traditions, Get!Downtown and others) and coordinating and managing volunteer teams to assist with the implementation of special events. The Coordinator will also work with community organizations sponsoring events in Downtown Lynchburg and monitor and support all efforts that bring customers into the community. Additionally, the successful candidate will work with the Executive Director to develop marketing and media relations campaigns, prepare marketing materials, and manage social media and online information for Lynch?s Landing.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality financially profitable events that create a positive image for Lynch?s Landing and downtown Lynchburg
• Negotiate sound/lighting/staging contracts, labor and vendors; anticipate potential needs and difficulties prior to event
• Secure and coordinate entertainment, negotiate fees
• Cultivate and manage sponsor relationships
• Work within a limited budget, creatively
• Develop collateral event promotional materials (brochures, ads, flyers, posters, promotional items)
• Provide consulting services for groups interested in producing events downtown and create partnerships with other organizations to produce events downtown
• Serve on the City of Lynchburg Special Events Committee
• Prepare licensing and permit applications for all events
• Recruit and direct the work of volunteers to ensure adequately planned and staffed events
• Proactively manage Lynch?s Landing website and social media sites
• Draft, edit and disseminate weekly e-newsletter
• Assist in the research, planning, implementation and evaluation of public relations and marketing campaigns; write, edit, and publish informational brochures, information packets, and flyers
• Assist with media relations efforts ranging from writing and editing media releases/media advisories/ fact sheets to maintaining media lists, cultivating relationships with journalists and pitching stories
• Write and issue media insertion orders and ensure that space and material deadlines are met
• Assist with committee projects as needed
• Perform administrative work as needed to track and report event financial activity
• Perform functions such as answering the telephone and provide information as needed to resolve questions about Lynch?s Landing activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A bachelor?s degree in a related field and at least three years experience in one or more of the following: marketing, public relations, sales, event planning and production, media, and experience working with volunteers and the general public. The Coordinator should be a self-starter, imaginative, and well-organized. Excellent written and verbal skills are required; public speaking experience is a plus. Must have general computer skills and be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications; proficiency in online/social media channels and website management a plus. Demonstrated creative problem solving skill and experience, including the ability to apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to addressing problems and developing solutions, is required. Ability to work and prioritize in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors and community representatives is important. Attendance and participation at events and activities in downtown Lynchburg will be expected outside of normal office hours and on weekends.

How To Apply

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references to: Anna Bentson Executive Director, Lynch?s Landing 1023 Commerce Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 anna@downtownlynchburg.com (No Phone Calls Please)

Additional Information

This position is currently not eligible for benefits.

Source: http://histpres.com/communications-event-coordinator-lynch%E2%80%99s-landing

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