Events & Marketing Manager

Reports to:  Executive Director
Status:  Full-Time Salary
Hours:  40 hours per week (Flexible)
Hiring Range:  $51,000-$61,000

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Events & Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning, production, and promotion of all Downtown Greenville Partnership events, as well as the day-to-day marketing and communications for the organization. This position serves as the primary point of contact for event vendors, media, and downtown merchants, and plays a central role in fulfilling DGP's mission with a primary focus on marketing and events.

EVENTS

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all DGP signature events including Freeboot Friday, Dickinson Ave After Dark (DAAD), PirateFest, and other partnership events.
• Coordinate partner events co-hosted by DGP including but not limited to Rock the Lot, Doggie Jams, Xfearience, Noon Year's Eve, Merry & Bright Night, and the Jolly Emerald Market.
• Manage all event vendor recruitment, applications, communications, and selection through Eventeny.
• Develop and manage sponsorship packages, contracts, invoices, and post-event recaps for all events.
• Submit all required ABC permits no less than two weeks prior to any event serving alcohol.
• Coordinate with the City of Greenville on permits, logistics, street closures, and partner event planning.
• Develop and maintain event budgets and track all event-related revenue and expenses.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage a part-time Events & Marketing Assistant or intern as needed.
• Conduct post-event reporting including budgets, vendor follow-up, notes for improvement, and social media posts.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

• Co-develop with the Executive Director and present sponsorship packages for all DGP events.
• Draft, manage, and track all sponsorship contracts, agreements, and invoices.
• Coordinate the renewal of all annual partner contracts by June/July of each year.