Community Engagement Coordinator
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Full job description
Have you ever heard of Glühwein/Mulled Wine, a Christmas Pyramid, or a Schwibbogen?
A traditional German-style Christmas Market is set up at the Seattle Center next to the Space Needle from November – December! The market will feature traditional European food and merchandise to spread Christmas Cheer in our community and beyond.
The Seattle Christmas Market (SCM) will be entering its second year of operation after a breakout start in 2023. With an expected attendance of over 180,000 guests, our month-long market experience is the first of its kind in Washington State. Supported by the Vancouver Christmas Market (VCM), an established brand that has welcomed over 2.5 million guests since 2010 in Downtown Vancouver, B.C.
If you are looking for a diverse workplace, in a growing company, and love creating experiences for the community, we want you to become a part of the Seattle Christmas Market Team! We invite you to look at the job opportunity for our Community Engagement Manager and apply.
Position Title: Community Engagement Manager (Full-time)
The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage and build relationships with local community groups, underprivileged communities, sponsors, and media partners to enhance the visibility and inclusivity of the Seattle Christmas Market. This role will require strong communication skills and experience in event coordination as well as Sponsorship Acquisition that can tie to both community organizations and leading Corporations in Seattle and Nationwide.
Key Responsibility:
Community Outreach & Partnership Building:
- Develop and maintain relationships with local community organizations, non-profits, and businesses to create partnership opportunities for the Market.
- Reach out to potential local partners to build strong relationships and collaborate on activations, including combo packages, cross-marketing, ticket exchanges, and mutual presence at each other’s businesses.
- Establish and maintain connections with local hotels and business associations to promote the Market and create mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Work to engage underprivileged community groups and invite them for special visits or events, fostering inclusivity and community support.
- Identify and collaborate with local stakeholders to increase Market awareness and attendance.
- Attend community events, local organization fundraisers, and networking events with the purpose of creating new relationships, maintaining existing ones, and ensuring Seattle Christmas Market is a part of the local community and business landscape.
Event Planning & Coordination:
- Coordinate special events and activities at the Market as per partnership agreements and collaborations.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure all events are well-publicized and executed.
Communication & Social Media Engagement:
- Respond to community and partnership inquiries through social channels, email, and in-person interactions.
- Create and share content that highlights partnerships, special events, and Market initiatives on social media.
- In charge of on-site content creation
Sponsor & Partner Engagement:
- Work closely with sponsors and partners to ensure alignment with engagement goals.
- Manage sponsorship activations, ensuring they add value and enhance the Market experience.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in community engagement, event planning, public relations, or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for building community relationships.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed during the Market season.
- A proactive, driven approach with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Experience in or passion for event management, especially within a holiday or cultural event setting, is a plus.
Travel Requirement:
- A valid passport is necessary for occasional travel to Vancouver, Canada for training and team collaboration purposes. Transportation and accommodation provided.
Compensation:
- Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year (Depends on Experience)
- Commission/ Bonuses based on the performance
- Health Care Stipend
- Hybrid Remote
- Nine paid Holidays
- PTO after probationary period
- Team Buildings
Application Process:
Please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER. All applications will be treated confidentially. We appreciate all expressions of interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Event marketing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Public relations: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Seattle, WA 98109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98109