Full Time
Manager, Corporate Relations & Sponsorships
Department: Development
Reports to: Director, Corporate Relations & Sponsorships
Job Code: MCRS
We seek a Manager, Corporate Relations & Sponsorships.
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Relations & Sponsorships,
responsibilities include but are not limited to: manage sponsor
recognition, including: coordinate between Carnegie Hall and
sponsors to implement, track, revise and approve sponsor
recognition on Carnegie Hall collateral, website, e-communications,
on-site, marketing initiatives, etc.; reconcile sponsor needs with
Carnegie Hall designs and guidelines; communicate with sponsors to
review and approve all recognition within multiple hard deadlines;
with Assistant, track and retain recognition samples for annual
reporting. Manage sponsor hospitality, including: multi-year
ticket and event planning for roughly 15 unique sponsor
relationships, track sponsor ticket and event needs/holds with
multiple hard deadlines, coordinate internally with various
departments, serve as liaison between sponsor and on-site caterers;
attend all sponsor events (over 20 events per season) to coordinate
details, ensure sponsor needs are met, and build
relationships. Refine, design and implement systems for
tracking sponsor activation components for ongoing organization and
year-end reporting; Manage, with Director, annual sponsorship
renewals and work with Director on strategy for large-scale
sponsorship solicitations and renewals; Evaluate and research
corporate prospects in conjunction with Corporate Relations team;
Strategize for and construct sponsorship proposals, with the
Director.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with minimum 4-5 years experience preferably
in corporate fundraising, marketing, or events, including a
background working directly with sponsors, donors or clients.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in a
fast-paced work environment with multiple hard deadlines.
Customer-service skills, including exemplary interpersonal and
verbal/written communication skills. Ability to exhibit sound
judgment and a creative approach to problem-solving are
required. Computer knowledge and experience with database
management essential. A demonstrated interest in the arts and
classical music an asset. Some weekend and evening hours are
required during performance season.