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Event and Sponsorship Manager

Part-Time Non-Exempt Classification
Monday - Friday; 25-30 hours per week
Hourly Range: $25 to $30 (varies by experience) 

 

Responsibilities Include

Events and Programs

  • Coordinate and project manage multiple events throughout the year, ranging from small programs to an over 35 team golf outing, annual business partner expo, networking events, and annual educational event.
  • Includes site selection, securing and negotiating contracts, hiring vendors, décor, day-of execution, volunteer/staff management for day-of execution, tear down.
  • Work with Chief Executive Officer on budget creation and reconciliation.
  • Marketing and registration creation and execution, working with marketing department.
  • Maximize value to sponsors and experience for all Members attending event.
  • Collaborate with other staff members on various programs and events throughout the year.
  • Photograph events as needed or hire event photographer.
  • Create the annual “year in review” photo slideshow for use during Installation.

Business Partner Sponsorship

  • Assist Chief Executive Officer with the Annual Sponsorship Fund drive including creating new benefits and content for the program.
  • Communicate with Business Partners throughout the year on specific sponsorship benefits.
  • Primary contact for current Business Partner Members and recruitment of new Business Partner Members.
  • Produce Business Partner video series including filming, hosting and editing.
  • Collaborate with marketing department on promotional materials and communications.

New Member Orientation

  • Administrates the new Member Orientation program in collaboration with Membership Department and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Facilitate Mortgage Lending Sessions with Business Partner Sponsors.
  • Prepares and prints educational materials for students.
  • Communicates with Business Partners Sponsors on “swag” and assembles gift bags for students.
  • Setup of instructional materials in the multi-purpose room.

Awards Recognition

  • Administrates all Award Recognition in collaboration with Membership Department, i.e. Quarter Century Awards, NAR Emeritus Awards, and GKAR Emeritus Awards, among others.

Reception

  • Answers incoming phone calls on multiple-line telephone system and directs calls.
  • Greets guests and directs their inquiries to the correct staff member or area.

Committee Liaison

  • Act as Staff Liaison for Community Relations Committee and the Membership Committee
  • Prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials, and take minutes.
  • Provide administrative support for their volunteer-based committee events

Other

  • Supervisors to change and/or add specific tasks that may not be detailed in the job description.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Superior organizational abilities reflecting ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Established interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with association staff, Board Members, REALTOR® Members, Business Partner Members, and external partners.
  • Professional, proficient level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
  • Team-player with the ability to work collaboratively and be extremely effective independently.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Forward thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
  • 1-2 years of customer service and office administration experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Canva.

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About This Company

The Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR) is a professional organization committed to effectively providing REALTORS® with the resources to be ethical, professional, and successful, and to represent REALTOR® and homeowner issues to our local, state, and national units of government.
 
GKAR prides itself on being tremendously responsive to our over 1,000 REALTOR® and Business Partner Members. With a staff trained, experienced, and educated in virtually every aspect of REALTOR® issues and association management, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the interests of our Members are served and advanced through our day-to-day activities, as well as through the development and follow-through of our annual strategic plan.
 
As one of twelve REALTOR® associations in MichRIC®, we take an aggressive position in making sure that the entire region benefits from the experience of our Membership, and work collaboratively to address issues pertinent to issues facing the industry.