Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Coordinator

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Supervisor of Parks & Recreation Administration the Sponsorship Coordinator will be responsible for the development, administration and implementation of a robust advertising and sponsorship program for the Parks & Recreation department. This role is accountable for service delivery, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with relevant legislative and safety standards.

The successful applicant is an individual who is well organized and detail oriented, with excellent communication skills. Previous work experience in sales, with an emphasis on revenue generation and naming rights, is required. The chosen individual for this role will be a motivated, energetic and passionate individual, with strong interpersonal relationship skills, who is also capable of acting with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

This position will work to develop, secure and maintain advertising, sponsorships, partnerships and other funding opportunities that support the programs, events, facilities and initiatives of the Parks and Recreation Department, while providing assistance to other departments as requested. This includes the development of sponsorship packages, proposals, agreements and presentations tailored to potential partners.

The incumbent will negotiate sponsorship terms and agreements in alignment with departmental polices and goals. Working in partnership with the City s Legal department, the incumbent will execute these agreements in a timely manner for the installation of advertisements as necessary.

They will provide oversight and administration to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre website and webpage related to Advertising and Sponsorships on behalf of Parks & Recreation working in cooperation with the Communications department.

The Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Coordinator will be responsible for tracking and evaluating sponsorship outcomes to ensure sponsor satisfaction and retention, while establishing revenue targets and opportunities for program enhancements.

This position will also assist in the development of Operational and Capital budgets, creating yearly reports outlining overall program status and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2 Year Community College or Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Communications or other relevant field
• Minimum 2 years experience in sales or fundraising
• Experience in developing revenue generation strategies
• Experience with development of operating and capital budgets and budget oversight
• Experience in delivering capital budget projects, RFQ and tender delivery
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
• Tact and diplomacy are required when interacting with the public and other contacts
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of computer applications such as Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook), Activenet, JD Edwards, Versatile, SharePoint, CRM, Visio, ArcGIS and eScribe will be considered an asset
• Possesses excellent organizational, time-management, customer service, communication, teamwork, and independent skills
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Details :

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and / or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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