MPT Technician I Exempt

$36,191- $54,288

Owings Mills, MD

This position will assist with planning events, logistics, coordination, execution and evaluation; will be responsible for coordination small to mid-size in person and online fundraising events and will develop relationships with potential clients and vendors.  This job requires a passion for detail, organization and creativity; budgeting, marketing an public relations skills along with an understanding of how to leverage digital/social media.

• Manage all aspects of event planning of revenue generating (fundraising) events and functions such as online auctions, raffles, small-scale gala-esque, pledge-based, screening, and other social events.
• Assist with the creation, planning, management, and execution of large scale revenue generating (fundraising) events and functions.
• Manage and coordinate with various departments to promote and market events via a variety of methods including but not limited to email, mail, web and social media.
• Compose, create, edit and deliver email newsletters, event promotion, surveys, RSVP's, and fundraising messages.  Upload, de-dupe and segment files to reach target audiences.  Run and analyze click-thru and open reports.
• Research and cultivate relationships with prior, current and prospective corporate partners to assist with securing traditional event sponsorship's, media sponsorship's, and in-kind support
• Participates in the creation, planning, and management of new and existing projects.
• Assists with developing new audiences through grassroots efforts, community partnerships, target marketing and more.
• Interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams including corporate support, foundation/grants, operations, content, web, development, staff, volunteers and outside vendors to ensure execution of special events as well as manage sponsorship and/or trade revenue for various events/projects.
• Assist the Managing Director, Special Events & Community Engagement in creating, managing, executing and overseeing an annual department budget along with multiple project budgets with responsibility for success.
• Ensure Special Events activities are accurately and timely fulfilled for MPT, community partners and grantors, adhering to all scheduling deadlines.
• Assist with creation on RFP's (Requests for Proposals) adhering to all state procurement regulations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and parts and completes necessary inventory paperwork.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in event planning, public relations, marketing, communications or related field.  Relevant experience may be substituted for education.  

Experience: Two years of experience in event planning, promotions, marketing, community engagement, customer service or public relations.

Notes: Relevant experience may be substituted for education. 

• Experience in creating, managing and producing a variety of fundraising events.
• Coordination event details including logistics, budgets, vendors, timelines, sourcing products; knowledge of event rentals and venues.
• Two years of fundraising and development experience preferred.
• Proven track record of bringing in and working with sponsors.
• Proven track record of volunteer recruitment and management.
• Familiarity with online email platforms (Convio, Luminate, etc.) and social medial platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Must posses excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office). 

Flexibility to work occasional irregular hours, including evenings and weekend.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Human Resources
Maryland Public Television
11767 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-356-5600.

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