Downtown Marketing & STEM Events Manager

Town-of-Cornelius; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Cornelius is seeking a Marketing and Downtown Events Manager in Cornelius, NC to lead marketing for the department, coordinate downtown events, and broaden STEM and nature programming. The role emphasizes community engagement, partnerships with local businesses, and a strong focus on branding and outreach.

The position oversees programming with partners, manages budgets, and supervises staff and contractors, aiming to build awareness of programs and facilities while aligning with town

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing efforts across media, press releases, email campaigns, and printed materials.
• Plan and manage downtown events and programming with partners to align with town goals.
• Oversee STEM and nature programming and promote environmental initiatives.
• Act as liaison for downtown district with residents, businesses, and community orgs.
• Supervise part-time staff, vendors, and volunteers, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Administer marketing and programming budgets and processing purchase orders.

Skills

Marketing principles

Community engagement

Social media engagement

Communication skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Trends in marketing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, public administration, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Town of Cornelius is seeking a Marketing and Downtown Events Manager in Cornelius, NC to lead marketing for the department, coordinate downtown events, and broaden STEM and nature programming. The role emphasizes community engagement, partnerships with local businesses, and a strong focus on branding and outreach.

The position oversees programming with partners, manages budgets, and supervises staff and contractors, aiming to build awareness of programs and facilities while aligning with town