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ROLE DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR of STRATEGIC RELATIONS (SPONSORSHIP)

The Director of Strategic Relations, reporting to the VP of Sponsorship, is responsible for assisting with securing in-kind and cash sponsorships to support the chapter operations and programming throughout the year.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Secures venue sponsorships for all programming
  • Assists with securing sponsors for annual events, quarterly events, monthly luncheons, members-only events and identify additional items for sale
  • Assists with continued development of our targeted new sponsor list and work with the committee to acquire these sponsors 
  • Assists with the annual Volunteer and Sponsor “Thank You” event
  • Works with sponsorship team to distribute contracts to all sponsors 
  • Manages list of sponsorship contacts and prospects

Commitment

  • Serves 2-5 hours per week
  • Attends AMA Birmingham programs and events
  • Attends & participates to monthly sponsorship committee call/meeting

Qualifications

  • Active AMA Birmingham member (required)
  • Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or related professional experience with experience in project management or direct marketing preferred
  • Experience with Asana preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Successful track record of building, motivating and managing a team
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinating across a large, dynamic organization with multiple board members and committees